“Claims made by these organizations or their party representatives—these radicals—that these foundations were engaged in charity work are completely false,” asserted Deputy Speaker of Parliament Nino Tsilosani during her appearance on the GPB First Channel program “Actual Topic with Maka Tsintsadze.”

“Much like in cases involving foreign funding, on the surface, these organizations would finance one or two emotionally charged incidents to portray themselves as engaged in charitable activities. In reality, these organizations and foundations aimed to mobilize funds that were subsequently used for externally provoked coup attempts and unrest. Clearly, such activities did not gain widespread support from the Georgian people; we observed only a few thousand people gathered on Rustaveli Avenue, and their numbers are now dwindling—reduced to just a few hundred. These individuals, by their very nature and purpose, function as products of foreign influence and represent a specific network of agents that has been financially supported over the years while conducting various activities. Therefore, no genuine public protest has occurred. These organizations, along with their affiliated ‘faces,’ have sought to sanitize these actions,” Tsilosani explained.

She added that society has witnessed a drop in the intensity of demonstrations since various articles were seized from party offices, and as investigations into these foundations progress, the public will receive further confirmation of their suspicions.

Tsilosani emphasized the presence of clear foreign funding, which the organizations do not deny, alongside blatant attempts at interference from abroad.

“We saw foreign nationals participating in these demonstrations, many of whom were radicalized and subsequently detained. Foreign organizations operated through their local affiliates under the guise of NGOs; the attempted coup was more tangible than ever. While there have been numerous similar attempts, this represented a last-ditch effort. It is hard to imagine a greater level of intervention and crude influence both from outside and within the country than we witnessed following the 2024 parliamentary elections. The state has managed these incidents with utmost caution, ensuring the safety of citizens during the night. The State Security Service has effectively identified and averted many risks,” Tsilosani stated.

Furthermore, she expressed her hesitation to label groups of radicals who continuously seek to destabilize the country as the opposition.

“Nothing is surprising in the reports from the State Security Service, nor in our statements, as the Georgian people themselves validate this. The results of each election serve as confirmation of this reality. They indicate whom the people trust. The public places its faith in the force that speaks the truth, protects the nation from external interference, maintains its sovereignty, and safeguards against coup attempts like this one. While we do not expect the architects of this coup to confess, their wrongdoing is reflected in the people’s response. Today’s searches were conducted as part of a thorough investigation by the prosecutor’s office concerning attempted coups, provocations, and wholly anti-state actions,” Tsilosani concluded.

In response to the host’s question regarding the dynamics that emerged following the elections, particularly in light of claims regarding the Georgian opposition receiving directives from foreign entities, Tsilosani expressed that the unfolding events have demonstrated that these individuals lack any sense of national loyalty.

“When someone has no allegiance to their homeland, they act just as Vano Chkhikvadze does. If one were to examine Sergo Orjonikidze’s letters to Stalin, one would find them strikingly similar to Vano Chkhikvadze’s correspondence with Brussels. It matters little whom one serves—whether it be the Soviet government or the bureaucracy in Brussels. What is crucial is the absence of patriotism for one’s own country,” Tsilosani concluded.