The Prime Minister of Georgia claimed the Georgian Dream authorities had “successfully averted the Ukrainian scenario” from unfolding in Georgia, citing “public support” as a “key factor” in the development.

“Over the past 3 years [since the outbreak of the war in February 2022], we have done everything to prevent the scenario seen in Ukraine from happening in Georgia…

It began with Maidan in 2013, followed by the war shortly afterward. Today, Ukraine is in ruins, with a quarter of its population displaced internally or abroad and hundreds of thousands dead. The Georgian public is more experienced, and with its cooperation, we were able to avoid war and significant threats”, - said Irakli Kobakhidze.

He also drew parallels between ongoing protests in Georgia and the Maidan.

“As for professional marches [in Tbilisi during the protests], you can rewind and watch the 2013-2014 Maidan - it is the exact same scenario. The opposition leaders are orchestrating events based on external directives.

The fact that opposition leaders are hiding in their offices speaks volumes about the radical opposition’s bankruptcy. They lost the elections [in October] and the streets. This is good for stabilising and healing the political system in Georgia”, - said Irakli Kobakhidze.