“Lelo’s choice of compromise over resistance is deeply unfortunate,” wrote Tina Bokuchava, Chair of the opposition United National Movement party, on social media.

According to Bokuchava, today marks the moral death of Lelo, and their electoral death will follow in October.

“Let’s call things by their name – this is a betrayal of our common struggle. It’s not a fight for the country’s survival but a deal with the regime for a respectable second place.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Mikheil Kavelashvili personally pardons Lelo’s leaders to complete the terms of the agreement. This is a classic Russian tactic: lure the opposition into an immoral compromise, then expose and humiliate them in the most cynical way possible.

Politics without morality is empty. That’s why their end will come at the ballot box.

Freedom for political prisoners! In the end, we will win,” she wrote.

The Strong Georgia coalition has announced its participation in the upcoming local elections.