The government, which released Russian spies from prison, detains patriots of the country - said Akaki Minashvili, one of the leaders of United National Movement. He commented on the decision made by the Batumi City Court, o according to which Irakli Chkhvikia was sentenced to preliminary imprisonment.

As Minashvili says allegations against former UNM member of organizing the disorder in Batumi is ungrounded and serves for political persecution.

"This is a government that has released Russian spies. This is the government, which made Lado Bedukadze a hero, this is the government who has set a red carpet for criminal bosses, thieves in law. We remember the story of "Remena", who arrived to Georgia. Our government detains patriots, people who fight for Georgia. We will defend Chkhvirkia rights at any time, and anywhere. Bidzina Ivanishvili"s and Georgian Dream"s such actions have a political price,"- said Akaki Minashvili, the member of UNM.

European Georgia supports Irakli Chkhvrikia as well. Petre Zambakhidze spoke about the politicization of the court at the special briefing Today.

"Yesterday we saw a politicized court and selective justice when Irakli Chkhvrikia was detained and is in detention today, when he was not involved in the process at all ,"- he said.