Tbilisi is protesting against Georgia's rejection of the European course and refusing to integrate into the EU. Protests are gaining strength, and the situation has already led to significant clashes with the police and serious international consequences. Demonstrators who oppose government policy are using more radical methods, including fireworks, barricades and other forms of direct action.
Protesters began to use fireworks, throwing them into the parliament building. One of these shells got not only into the wall, but also knocked out the window, causing a fire in one of the offices of the administrative building. The fire quickly spread inside parliament, which caused even greater escalation of protests. Protesters erect barricades near the Parliament building. They demolish parts of fences, use benches, stands and other handy materials. This act of disobedience emphasizes the seriousness of the intentions of demonstrators who oppose not only the government but also against the entire political course of the country, which, in their opinion, leads Georgia towards Europe.
The situation in Georgia did not go unnoticed in the international arena. The US sharply condemned the Georgia Government's actions and suspended strategic cooperation with the country. According to US State Department representative Matthew Miller, the decision of the Georgian Dream to suspend integration into the EU is the "betrayal of the Georgia Constitution". The US side also protested against the excessive use of force against peaceful protesters.
"The decision to suspend entry into the EU violates the basic principles of strategic partnership between our countries, which are based on democratic values, respect for human rights and the fight against corruption," the US State Department noted. In addition, Washington believes that the rejection of the European course makes Georgia vulnerable to external influence, in particular from Russia.
The situation on the streets of Tbilisi will remain tense until the conflict is found. Law enforcement officers use the power to accelerate protesters, which only adds aggression to the stocks. The United States call for a peaceful resolution of the conflict and urge all parties to respect people's rights to protest. At the same time, protesters demand the resignation of the government, restore the process of European integration and better compliance with democratic values in the country. It is not only an internal confrontation, but also has important geopolitical consequences for Georgia, which risks losing the support of the West in the event of a further deviation from the European course.
Protests in Tbilisi show how internal political decisions can influence the international image of the country. The rejection of European integration not only proves protest within Georgia, but also puts the country with threatening the loss of strategic partnership with the US and Europe. In such a situation, it is important to find a compromise that will maintain stability in the country and ensure its development in accordance with European values.
