The President of Georgia accused the government of jeopardizing relations with the West and deepening cooperation with Russia.
“Our foreign policy has also become unclear,” noting that while European integration is enshrined in the Constitution, “everyday statements and actions distance us from Europe and lead us towards isolation; the question arises – where have the words ‘Europe is our civilizational choice’ gone?” Salome Zurabishvili said.
She also criticized the government for opening direct flights with Russia noting: “It is incomprehensible and insulting when we count today how many millions will “the gift of flights” bring. Is our dignity really being sold for 200-300 million?!”
Washington and the EU have also condemned Tbilisi's decision to resume flights with Russia, warning that Georgian companies servicing Russian planes could face sanctions. The Prime Minister of Georgia also stated that Tbilisi is not going to bypass the West's anti-Russian sanctions, and the EU has no right to dictate its will to Georgia, as Tbilisi's membership in the structure has not yet been confirmed.
