“We have not declared the final battle — we have declared a fight to the very end. In such a struggle, those with principles will prevail — and we will win through our unwavering convictions,” wrote Nika Melia, one of the leaders of the Coalition for Change, in a letter published on his Facebook page.

Melia emphasizes that Georgia must not become “Bidzina’s or Russia’s country” because the people have already embraced the spirit of freedom and have mentally left the Soviet Union behind.

“Although the Soviet Union seems to have returned to the present, and we’re constantly reminded of the past, it is a great honour to fight for our country’s freedom — a path that demands courage and an adventurous spirit, and that is nothing to be surprised about.

I believe in this fight. I have believed, fought, and will continue to fight in this way. The number of unwavering people encourages me — because real change never comes from conformists.

The regime’s attacks aim to break us — to weaken us and strip away our identity. But they will not succeed. Truth is our greatest strength — and at an unexpected moment, it will become the energy that drives us to victory. We will dismantle the billionaire’s web that has entangled us all.

No matter how confidently they claim that failing to recognize the parliament will lead to imprisonment for everyone — such overconfidence will collapse like a chemical compound in a test tube.

Georgia cannot become Bidzina’s or Russia’s country. We have breathed the air of freedom, and many of us have already left the Soviet Union in spirit. We will forever close its doors.

Here in Rustavi prison, the situation is almost surreal — nearly everyone is here. Perhaps even Guram Absandze will be caught again, and then plan a secret tunnel to break us out. This adventure deserves nothing less.

Stay strong. Greetings to my neighbour Giorgi, and those on the floor below — Nika, Zura, Irakli, Mamuka, and Badri. Greetings to Givi Targamadze, and all prisoners of conscience,” Nika Melia concluded in his letter.