Ukraine strongly condemns the use of force against a peaceful protest in Tbilisi.

We call on the country's authorities to respect the right of Georgian citizens to peaceful protest and to refrain from violence and provocations.

The aggravation of the internal political situation in Georgia is a consequence of numerous violations in the parliamentary elections on October 26. All violations recorded by international observers must be investigated, and the perpetrators must be brought to justice.

Ukraine is disappointed with the decision of the Georgian government to suspend negotiations on accession to the EU until 2028. This decision, as well as the use of force against a peaceful protest, is evidence of the curtailment of democratic processes in the country in favor of Moscow. It is not for nothing that the Georgian leadership has already received public praise from the Kremlin for actions contrary to the European choice of its own people.

We call on the Georgian government to respect the aspirations of the vast majority of the Georgian people to be an integral part of a free and democratic Europe, and to return to implementing all the reforms necessary for the country to gain EU membership.