The Western world has already sanctioned more than 200 representatives of “Georgian Dream,” of whom the identities of 98 have been made public, while the rest are subject to anonymous visa restrictions. This information was stated in a report by Transparency International – Georgia.
The organization says the sanctioned individuals include Bidzina Ivanishvili and four members of his family, 32 high-ranking officials of Georgian Dream, 33 judges, 12 prosecutors, and 10 police officers.
“We present the full list of these individuals, which includes members of the illegitimate government and their deputies, high-ranking officials of law enforcement and security agencies, Georgian Dream MPs and their allies, judges, municipal leaders, supportive businessmen, propagandists, and their family members.”
Reasons for Sanctions
Democratic countries have imposed sanctions on these individuals for:
- Brutal crackdowns on peaceful protesters
- Undermining democracy
- Obstructing the EU integration process
- Advancing Russian interests in Georgia
- Election fraud
- Corruption
- Propaganda
- Acting against the will of the Georgian people
Anonymous Sanctions
The United States has imposed additional visa restrictions on 100 individuals, including:
- Members of the Georgian Dream party
- Members of Parliament
- Senior officials in central and municipal governments
- High-ranking officials in law enforcement and security agencies
- Corrupt business leaders and propagandists
- Some private citizens and their family members.
Their names remain undisclosed due to visa confidentiality laws.
On December 20, 2024, Latvia imposed travel restrictions on 13 Georgian citizens, but their names have not yet been revealed.
On March 3, 2025, the Baltic countries collectively sanctioned 145 individuals. he identities of 90 people sanctioned by Lithuania and Latvia remain unknown.
The 55 individuals sanctioned by Estonia are listed in an official document.
Sanctions by Germany
On December 31, 2024, Germany banned nine Georgian citizens from entering the country, citing their role in violence against protesters and opposition members. Their names have not been disclosed.
On March 24, 2025, Germany imposed additional travel restrictions, but the exact number and names of those affected remain unknown.
European Parliament Resolution
On February 13, 2025, the European Parliament adopted another critical resolution, declaring that it does not recognize the self-proclaimed government of Georgian Dream. The resolution calls on Georgian Dream to end violent repression and hold new elections. It also urges EU member states to freeze assets and personally sanction:
Bidzina Ivanishvili, his family, high-ranking Georgian Dream officials, business and state-sector allies, and propagandists.
List of 31 Individuals Targeted for Sanctions
1. Bidzina Ivanishvili and his family:
Wife: Eka Khvedelidze
Children: Uta, Tsotne, Bera, and Gvantsa Ivanishvili
Brother: Aleksandre Ivanishvili
Nephew: Shmagi Kobakhidze
Cousin: Ucha Mamatsashvili
2. Georgian Dream Officials:
Irakli Kobakhidze (Prime Minister)
Shalva Papuashvili (Speaker of Parliament)
Kakha Kaladze (Mayor of Tbilisi)
Irakli Garibashvili (Former PM)
3. Government and Security Officials:
Vakhtang Gomelauri (Minister of Internal Affairs)
Grigol Liluashvili (Head of the State Security Service)
Natia Turnava (President of the National Bank)
4. Business Leaders:
Ivane Chkhartishvili, Sulkhan Papashvili, Giorgi Kapanadze
5. Regional Government Officials:
Tornike Rizhvadze (Head of the Adjara Government)
6. Former MPs and Businessmen:
Ilia Tsulaia (Ex-MP and businessman), Kakhi Bekauri (Head of the Communications Commission)
7. Propagandists:
Lasha Natsvlishvili (Pro-government media figure), Vasil Maglaperidze (Chairman of the Public Broadcaster’s Board), Tinatin Berdzenishvili (Director-General of the Public Broadcaster)
8. Judges:
Mikheil Chinchaladze, Levan Murusidze
9. Media and Aviation Executives:
Irakli Rukhadze (Co-owner of TV Imedi and Liberty Bank), Tamaz Gaiashvili (Owner of Georgian Airways)
10. MPs and Businessmen Linked to Georgian Dream:
Anton Obolashvili, Gocha Enukidze
These sanctions and restrictions signal increasing international pressure on the ruling party in Georgia.
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