Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said that attempts by foreign political organizations to disseminate disinformation about Georgia constitute “hostile activity,” adding that Georgian NGOs and politicians involved in such efforts are “collaborating with a foreign force.”
His remarks followed the release of a letter — obtained by Rustavi 2 — sent by members of the European People’s Party (EPP) to the President of the European Commission. The letter alleges that Georgia is helping Russia circumvent sanctions, citing an article linked to an individual associated with Victor Kipiani’s organization, Geocase.
Papuashvili dismissed the accusation as “a lie,” arguing that since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine, “not a single confirmed case” has shown Georgian territory being used for sanctions evasion.
“Why does the EPP want to spread disinformation about Georgia?” he asked, claiming it reflects an attempt to advance a political agenda aimed at “bringing the puppet National Movement to power.”
He suggested that UNM leaders’ recent foreign visits may be connected to the drafting of the letter. “If this letter serves hostile activities, then the UNM and involved NGOs are participating in hostile activities against Georgia,” he said.
Papuashvili added that some radical opposition politicians are already facing charges of collaborating with foreign forces.
When asked about Victor Kipiani’s possible role, he responded: “Anyone involved in creating disinformation narratives, including representatives of Geocase, is engaged in hostile activities against Georgia.”
