Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has warned of external forces attempting to destabilize his administration through organized unrest, drawing parallels to the 2014 upheaval in Ukraine.
During a press conference in Antalya, Turkey, on April 11, 2025, Kobakhidze alleged that anti-government demonstrations in Tbilisi are being orchestrated by foreign intelligence agencies aiming to replicate the Euromaidan protests that led to the ousting of Ukraine’s then-president. He emphasized that Georgia would not tolerate such interventions, citing the catastrophic consequences for Ukraine under President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s leadership.
“The foreign entities behind these efforts will not succeed here,” Kobakhidze stated, referencing the 2014 events where pro-European protests escalated into violent confrontations. He claimed that Ukraine’s subsequent alignment with Western interests resulted in “state collapse” and two wars, a narrative reflecting his government’s skepticism toward NATO and EU integration.
The prime minister criticized Georgia’s opposition as a unified faction backed by external actors, dismissing their claims of democratic aspirations. He reiterated accusations that Western nations are pressuring Tbilisi to align with Ukraine’s stance against Russia, despite Georgia’s reluctance to escalate regional tensions.
Kobakhidze’s remarks underscore broader concerns about geopolitical influence, framing the 2014 Ukrainian crisis as a cautionary tale. His government has consistently rejected what it describes as foreign interference, insisting on maintaining strategic neutrality amid escalating conflicts in Eastern Europe.
