Georgian Government Claims EU Membership To Deflect Public Attention Away From Its Ukraine Response – Analysis
By Beka Chedia*
On March 3, as Russia’s massive re-invasion of Ukraine entered its second week, the Georgian government unexpectedly followed Kyiv’s lead and filed a formal application to join the European Union. In commenting on the announcement, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili declared that Georgia is “a deserving member of the European space, European family” because it shares the influence of Greco-Roman culture, Christian beliefs and democratic values (Agenda.ge, March 3). Days earlier... Читать дальше...