The 16th anniversary of the August 2008 war between Georgia and Russia over South Ossetia has once again sparked intense confrontation between the government and opposition in Georgia.
"On one side is Mr. Irakli Kobakhidze, and on the other, 15-20 European capitals and Washington," said Valeri Chechelashvili, founder of the Center for Strategic Analysis
"You first want a future in Europe and strong relations with the U.S., and then you do what Russia wants. This is madness when 20 percent of the country is occupied by Russia," said Yuri Kim
"Enormous injustice from Western partners"; "Civil society was planning a coup"—The Prime Minister of Georgia accuses the U.S., EU, opposition, and NGOs