Georgian Dream Secretary General Kakha Kaladze has dismissed the threat of Western sanctions, stating that they are outdated and no longer serve as an effective tool of pressure. In remarks to journalists, Kaladze said Georgia is not at war with any country, but is defending itself against what he described as "injustice" coming from Western partners, including Britain and the European Union.
“We are not fighting anyone. How can Georgia fight Britain, Europe, or the United States of America?! This is nonsense,” Kaladze said. “We are protecting ourselves from the injustice that comes from even Britain, even the European Union.”
His comments came in response to the summoning of Georgia’s chargé d’affaires to the UK Foreign Office, following international criticism of recent political developments in Georgia.
Kaladze alleged that the political unrest and coup attempts in Georgia were financed from abroad, suggesting foreign interference in the country’s internal affairs.
“They wanted to overthrow the Georgian government, which is a patriotic government and was elected by the Georgian people, but they didn’t succeed.”
He further challenged the British government to publicly disclose the names of the organizations it has funded in Georgia over the years, claiming that such financing contributed to political instability.
When asked if the ruling party fears potential Western sanctions, Kaladze shrugged off the concern:
“Aren’t sanctions outdated?! They don’t scare anyone with these sanctions.”
Kaladze's remarks come amid increasing tensions between the Georgian government and Western allies, who have voiced concern over democratic backsliding, foreign agent laws, and the broader geopolitical direction of the country.
