Kobakhidze claimed that the EU's policy is anti-Georgian and stated that the radical opposition is unable to bring more than 800 people to the protests.
Roberta Metsola: "People of Georgia, we see you, hear you, and stand with you. We urge all 27 EU member states to coordinate sanctions against the Georgian authorities"
"We are ending funding and political contacts with the Georgian government. Aid previously provided to the authorities will now be redirected to support civil society and independent media in Georgia"
"Despite 33 years of independence, Lithuania and Estonia continue to exhibit a Soviet-era mentality. However, Georgia will maintain unilateral relations with these countries to preserve regional stability"
The president called the mayor's invitation to the "New Year tree lighting ceremony" at the site of mass protests a provocation, while describing the upcoming presidential elections as unconstitutional