The Georgian opposition responds to strengthening of military potential in the west and south and conducting massive military exercises in occupied Abkhazia by Russia. According to the opponents of the government, this is a continuation of the policy that Russia has been running for years.

Salome Samadashvili, the deputy chairperson of National Movement faction says that Russia had not paid political price for the provocative actions.

"From Russian side of course it is on one hand a demonstration of power and on the other hand a political statement that Russia certainly does not want to step back," Salome Samadashvili said.

Sergo Ratiani, the Member of the Parliamentary Faction "European Georgia" criticizes the actions of the government while speaking about Russia"s large-scale exercises. According to hold Russia responsible.