The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry responded to the statements made by the Georgian authorities regarding a "Maidan scenario."

Ukraine condemns the violent dispersal of protesters in Georgia and rejects attempts by the Georgian authorities to involve Ukraine in its internal political processes.

This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“Violence will not go without consequences. The Georgian authorities must respect the fundamental right of citizens to peaceful protest, especially since the protests were triggered by the government's decision to pause Georgia's movement towards the EU, contrary to the European aspirations of the Georgian people,” the statement said.

The Ministry reminded that infamous Ukrainian politicians also tried to assure that they were “pausing” rather than rolling back the country's Euro-integration, as is currently being discussed in Georgia.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed attempts by the Georgian authorities to draw Ukraine into the internal political processes of their state, referring to statements made by the Prime Minister of Georgia regarding the alleged prevention of a “Ukrainian Maidan scenario.”

“The Georgian government should stop scaring its people with a mythical ‘Ukrainian scenario’ while practically implementing a ‘Belarusian scenario.’ Ukraine has been and remains supportive of democratic transformations in Georgia and its further European and Euro-Atlantic integration, which corresponds to the interests of the Georgian people,” the ministry emphasized.

The Ministry expressed solidarity with Georgian diplomats who publicly opposed the government’s decision to withdraw from the agenda of negotiations on EU membership.

“We are convinced that European integration is the key to stability, prosperity, and strengthening democratic institutions in Georgia, and we strive for a successful future for our peoples within the greater European family. Our solidarity with the Georgian people remains unwavering,” stated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that protests against the freezing of Georgia's Euro-integration have been ongoing since November 28. People took to the streets after the country's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that Georgia would refrain from negotiations on EU membership until 2028.