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Georgian Legion Denies Russian Propaganda Claims of Returning to Tbilisi to Join Anti-Government Protests
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The Georgian Legion, a military unit fighting alongside Ukraine against Russian aggression, has firmly denied claims propagated by Russian media that its members plan to return to Georgia to join ongoing anti-government protests.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
— Georgian Legion (@georgian_legion) December 2, 2024
Russian propaganda has recently begun disseminating false claims suggesting that the Georgian Legion plans to return to Georgia and participate in protests.
We categorically deny these baseless accusations. While we fully support the Georgian people’s…
In a statement shared on the platform X (Twitter), the Legion addressed these allegations, labeling them baseless. The statement emphasized that while the Legion supports the Georgian public’s concerns regarding the government’s decision to halt progress toward EU membership, their focus remains on Ukraine, where they are combating a common adversary.
“Our dedication to Ukraine’s victory is unwavering, and we will remain on the frontlines until this goal is achieved.,” the statement read.
The Georgian Legion reiterated its unwavering commitment to Ukraine, highlighting its involvement in defending the country since 2014. “Our dedication to Ukraine’s victory is steadfast, and we will remain on the frontlines until this goal is achieved,” the statement concluded.
Earlier, protests have taken place in Georgia in response to the government’s decision to pause EU integration efforts until 2028. This announcement, made by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on November 28, has sparked widespread outrage, with opposition leaders and citizens accusing the ruling Georgian Dream party of undermining the nation’s democratic aspirations.
The protests, centered in Tbilisi, have seen violent crackdowns by law enforcement, including the use of water cannons and tear gas. Numerous demonstrators, activists, and journalists have been detained, with human rights organizations, such as Transparency International’s Georgian branch, condemning the authorities for inhumane treatment.
President Salome Zourabichvili also criticized the government’s actions, calling the suspension of EU negotiations a “constitutional coup” and likening the suppression of protests to “Russian methods.”
