Strongly condemn recognition by ๐ท๐บ of the separatist areas of ๐บ๐ฆ. This is a clear violation of fundamental principles of int'l law & the Minsk Agreement & repeats the 2008 scenario against ๐ฌ๐ช. Ukraine: we support your sovereignty & territorial integrity! We're in this together!
A joint opposition meeting took place in Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช today.
The opposition agreed on their next concrete & coordinated steps - especially in case @LeloForGeorgia leaders are arrested in the coming days.
Not only has the GD stolen elections, it now has outgoing members of local assemblies approve the budget of the incoming assemblies! This rejects the very idea of democracy and is an insult to injury! As GD grows ever more autocratic, we call upon ๐ฌ๐ช friends to speak more loudly!
As pro-Russian forces attempt to return ๐ฌ๐ช to ๐ท๐บ orbit, I launch a platform for national consolidation, security and strong economy to promote:
1. A permanent presence of US armed forces in Georgia
2. Passing the Lustration Law
3. Swift functioning of US-Geo Free Trade Agreement
The GD has pulled out of the Michel Agreement. They've betrayed our Western partners, the Georgian people, peace ans stability. I invite the opposition to hold consultations on the way forward, that could include boycotting the local elections.
The Georgian Dream has violated the Michel Agreement, central to a stable political future in Georgia. Lelo has worked hard to ensure he proper implementationย of the agreement. Our fight for the ideals of the Michel Agreement continues.
20 years ago, we founded #AmericanAcademy which proudly continues tradition. Our alumni have been admitted by the world's top universities, including Harvard, Stanford, New York. Jointly they have obtained $2.5 million funding.ย ๐ฌ๐ชbrighter future rests on education!
On May 26 we organize a protest rally demanding suspension of the election process of 4 members of the High Council of Justice, until the fulfillment of #April19Agreement which provides the election of the members in a transparent and fair environment.
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We are deeply shocked to learn of the untimely passing of @hansvanbaalen. We shall always remember him as a true warrior for liberal democracy and a great friend of Georgia. He is a great loss to the liberal family worldwide. RIP.
We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of ALDE Party President Hans van Baalen. A dedicated liberal, his contribution to our party was immense. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time ๐ค
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Meeting with @LeloForGeorgia Chairman Mamuka Khazaradze and SG Badri Japaridze. I am happy to see that #liberals are again on the rise in #Georgia because the country needs to implement real democtic reforms that can serve the citizens. ๐ช๐บ๐ฌ๐ช
Mamuka Khazaradze, @LeloForGeorgia: "This document is principally acceptable, but these (two) points will be discussed in the Political Council tomorrow and the final position will be officially stated. We are very close to the agreement."
We are deeply saddened by the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Our condolences to Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal Family and the British people. Prince Philip's devotion and loyal service to the British people shall be remembered forever.
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The mediation process has our full support. We'd like to thank the friends of Georgian democracy @GLandsbergis, @ZygisPavilionis
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@LeloForGeorgia is thankful for the efforts of great friends of Georgian democracy, @GLandsbergis@ZygisPavilionis to help resolve the political crisis in ๐ฌ๐ช Mediation is the most effective way forward to the much needed political stability!
Lelo's march calling for early elections, release of political prisoners and an end of politically motivated justice! The Georgian people deserve to choose their own destiny freely!
The opposition is giving @GovernmentGeo another compromise & is ready to postpone the announced Feb 25 rally to give a gov a room for negotiations. All-opposition spectrum offers the gov a way out of t political crisis & calls on them to join the negotiation table. #GeorgiaCrisis
.@LeloForGeorgia personally asked 20K voters their opinion and 91% of voters told them that protest & boycott are the right decision. "This means we are in the position to save the votes of our voters that @GeorgianDream41 stole"- said Mamuka Khazaradze.
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