The US State Department plans to spread a statement in connection with Rustavi 2. The US Embassy in Georgia has twice responded to the ongoing process. In the afternoon the US diplomatic mission and the EU representation issued a joint statement.
The US Embassy position was followed by critical assessment of the Justice Minister and the majority MPs. Thea Tsulukiani demanded explanations from Ian Kelly.

The United States Deputy Ambassador replied to the critical reaction and expressed concern over the recent developments around Rustavi 2 .