Vice Speaker Volski: We see biased attitude toward Georgia because we have not changed our foreign policy course

Georgia’s First Vice Speaker of Parliament, Gia Volski, said he would not describe either the European Union’s or Georgia’s position as stubborn, arguing that a clear political stance lies behind the disagreement.

According to Volski, the European Union is displaying a biased approach toward Georgia, despite the fact that the country has neither changed its foreign policy course nor its positions.

“I would not say that either the European Union’s or our position is stubborn. Behind what may appear to be stubbornness, there is a clearly defined position,” Volski said.

He argued that, when weighing different political scenarios for Georgia’s development, following what he described as certain external instructions could lead to severe consequences for the country.

“If we become obedient to certain instructions, it could create a difficult situation in the country, leading to economic collapse. At the same time, it could open a new front of military confrontation, which would also be devastating. This has been discussed openly.

We understand the European position, but it is unacceptable for us. It is clear that, from their perspective, diversifying Russia’s aggressive capabilities is strategically beneficial. Ukraine is indeed fighting not only for itself but also for European interests, and it is receiving substantial support in that struggle. Whether this is called a proxy war or a broader strategic concept is irrelevant,” he said.

According to Volski, if Georgia were to follow the same path as Ukraine, its limited size and resources would place the country on a course toward destruction.

“The objective is to move the confrontation to the forefront. Issues related to human rights and so-called political prisoners were, in reality, created by the very architects of this scenario. We see a biased attitude toward Georgia because we have not changed either our foreign policy course or our positions,” Volski said.