Tbilisi, 28th October 2024— Georgia/ Europa Radicale – stands in solidarity with the Georgian people and their president at a crucial moment for freedom and democracy. As Igor Boni, Silvja Manzi, Francesco Iannuzzi, and Chiara Squarcione stated: “The only foreign agent present in Tbilisi today is Viktor Orban, an agent of Putin.”
The delegation is demonstrating alongside thousands of Georgians under the banner “GEORGIA IS NOT RUSSIA.” Families, children, and citizens of all ages have gathered to preserve hope for peace and prosperity. “We could not be in a better place to express our commitment to freedom and the rule of law,” they affirmed.
The group criticized Europe and Italy for not doing enough to support the Georgian people. “For decades, we have found ourselves nearly alone in defending human rights, international law, and the rule of law. The evident electoral fraud that distorted the results represents an indelible wound. New elections with robust international oversight are essential,” they declared.
The elections held on October 26 have been deemed “stolen elections” by President Zourabichvili.
“The threat of Russian influence looms large over this nation, and it would be a tragedy for all of us. Long live a free Georgia, free from Putin! Long live Georgia in the European Union!” the statement concluded.
The only true foreign agent in Tbilisi today is Viktor Orban, the Hungarian president who has come to endorse the ‘Georgian Dream’ and legitimize fraudulent elections. “Orban confirms his role as an agent of Putin. He should return to Budapest or, better yet, to Moscow,” they urged.