The Kremlin believes that opposition protests in Georgia resemble Ukraine’s "Orange Revolution," Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated during a briefing on November 2.
"There is a clear attempt to destabilize the situation. We have seen similar events in a number of countries. The most direct parallel can be drawn with the events of Maidan in Ukraine. All the hallmarks of an 'Orange Revolution' are present," said Peskov.
He added that this is an internal matter for Georgia and that Russia has not interfered and does not intend to interfere in these processes.
"The Georgian authorities are taking measures to stabilize the situation and restore calm," Peskov added.
Georgia has experienced its 4th night of protests against the ruling party, "Georgian Dream," sparked by the government’s announcement to suspend the process of European integration until 2028.
The protests, which began on November 28, have escalated into a nationwide movement. Georgian security forces are employing harsh measures against protesters, which received condemnation from Western countries.
Georgia's Interior Ministry reported on Sunday that 27 protesters, 16 police officers, and one journalist were hospitalized. Overall, 224 individuals had been arrested during the protests. Between December 1 and 2, 21 police officers were injured, bringing the total to 113 injuries since November 28.
The Orange Revolution was a wide campaign of protests and rallies that rose in Ukraine after the 2004 Presidential elections, where Viktor Yushchenko's campaign team alleged widespread voter fraud. The protests, marked by orange-themed symbolism, grew into a massive movement. As a result, Ukraine's Supreme Court ordered a re-run of the second round of the presidential election.
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