პარტია ქართული ოცნების და ბიძინა ივანიშვილის სანქცირების მოთხოვნა
Request for Sanctions Against Bidzina Ivanishvili and Georgian Dream
To the President of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump;
The President of the European Parliament, Ms. Roberta Metsola;
The President of the European Council, Mr. António Costa;
The heads of the EU member state;
The President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen;
We write to you on behalf of the civil platform "Generations for Georgia," a network of Georgian emigrants united in their commitment to supporting Georgia’s democratic aspirations and European integration. With the utmost respect, we reach out to express our grave concern regarding the ongoing political situation in Georgia and to respectfully request your esteemed support in addressing this urgent issue.
First and foremost, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your unwavering dedication to supporting the development of democracy in Georgia and its pursuit of European integration. At this critical juncture in Georgia’s history, we kindly ask for your leadership in responding to the unlawful actions of the current Georgian Dream regime, which has seized power through electoral fraud and is actively working to undermine Georgia’s European future.
The Georgian Dream regime is actively participating in a hybrid war with Russia, destabilizing Georgia internally while aligning with Russian geopolitical interests. Following the fraudulent October 2024 elections, widely condemned both within Georgia and internationally, the regime has deepened its embrace of Russian influence, jeopardizing Georgia’s sovereignty, democracy, and European integration. This shift poses a profound threat not only to Georgia’s future but also to regional and global stability.
As a direct consequence of this alliance, peaceful protests have erupted both within Georgia and abroad, with the people courageously denouncing the regime’s actions. These protests have now been ongoing for more than 140 days, yet they have been met with extreme violence, arbitrary imprisonment, torture, and a systematic violation of basic human rights. This situation is untenable and demands immediate international attention.
Given the gravity of the situation, we respectfully request that your government take immediate and firm action to isolate the illegitimate Georgian Dream regime and its representatives, both domestically and abroad. Specifically, we kindly ask for the following measures:
1. Non-recognition of the current Georgian Dream regime as the legitimate government, along with a clear statement that the international community will not engage with the regime in any official capacity.
2. Travel bans on key individuals within the Georgian Dream regime, particularly those directly responsible for the unlawful seizure of power, the violent repression of peaceful protesters, and the betrayal of Georgia’s democratic values. This includes high-ranking government officials and diplomats who have supported or represented the illegitimate regime abroad.
3. Targeted sanctions against individuals within the Russia-backed Georgian Dream regime, especially those in positions of authority who are directly complicit in these actions. We encourage measures such as asset freezes and other actions that prevent these individuals from benefiting from international engagement.
4. Isolation of Georgian diplomats representing the illegitimate government, especially those who have been actively involved in the regime’s actions. We urge that these diplomats be excluded from participating in any international forums, meetings, or diplomatic activities, as their presence serves to legitimize an oppressive and undemocratic regime.
5. Exclusion from international events for representatives of the Georgian Dream regime, particularly those directly involved in the regime’s illegal actions. This would ensure that those aligned with the oppressive actions of the regime do not receive international recognition or endorsement.
The importance of these measures cannot be overstated. The shift of Georgia towards Russia poses not only a direct threat to Georgia’s sovereignty and democratic future but also endangers regional and global security. In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine and broader European security concerns, Georgia’s alignment with Russia would undermine core principles of democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity across the Black Sea region and beyond. If Georgia’s aspirations for European integration and democracy are suppressed, it could embolden authoritarian regimes and destabilize the entire Europe.
Your leadership in supporting these actions would be instrumental in upholding the values that Georgia’s people cherish: democracy, human rights, and European integration. We respectfully ask that you share our concerns with your colleagues and take the necessary steps within your authority to implement these demands. By doing so, you will send a powerful message of support to the Georgian people and a clear condemnation of the current regime’s actions.
For further context on the ongoing repression and Russian influence in Georgia, we encourage you to refer to the following reports and articles:
● OSCE Report on Georgia
● ODIHR Urgent Opinion on Amendments to the Freedom of Assembly Law
● FPRI Report on Russian Influence Operations in Georgia
● Transparency International Report on Ongoing Repression
We deeply appreciate your attention to this urgent matter and trust that you will act swiftly and decisively in defense of Georgia’s democratic values and the principles that underpin the global order. The future of Georgia and the security of the broader European region depend on the actions we take now.
Respectfully,
Civil Platform "Generations for Georgia"