Gia Volski Accuses United National Movement of Justifying Russian Occupation
By Liza Mchedlidze
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Gia Volski, a member of the parliamentary majority from the ruling party Georgian Dream, has accused the opposition party United National Movement of justifying Russia's invasion and occupation of Georgia. Speaking to journalists, Volski criticized the National Movement for its involvement with the Taliavini conclusion and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe resolution.
Volski argued that these actions amounted to an endorsement of Russia's actions. "By signing the Taliavini conclusion and the resolution from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the United National Movement has justified Russia's entry and occupation of Georgian land," Volski said. He emphasized that these documents and their implications need further investigation.
According to Volski, the ruling Georgian Dream party has played a crucial role in maintaining Georgia's legal and political stability. "If it weren't for Georgian Dream's leadership and our legal victories in Strasbourg and The Hague, we cannot predict what the legal situation in Georgia would be today," he noted. Volski suggested that without the current ruling party, the country might face an even more precarious situation.
Volski also criticized former President Mikheil Saakashvili, accusing him of facilitating Russia's occupation of Georgian territory. "Saakashvili's actions, including unconstitutional elections and negotiations, allowed Russia to occupy Georgian land. These decisions need to be scrutinized," Volski added. He questioned the necessity of recent interviews with international figures like Taliavini, suggesting that these efforts have not clarified the situation or provided justice.
