Today, in a speech dedicated to the celebration of Georgia's Independence Day, President Salome Zurabishvili criticized the country's government. According to her, the ruling Georgian Dream party and the government are making concessions to Russia and moving away from Europe.

“Our foreign policy has become incomprehensible. Daily statements and actions separate us from Europe and lead to isolation. Where did the words "Europe - our civilizational choice" disappear? We scold and insult friendly and partner countries. The countries that have helped us for 30 years have helped in the construction and establishment of the state. It is incomprehensible and insulting when today we consider how many millions the "gift" in the form of flights with Russia will bring us. Is our dignity sold for 200 or 300 million? Whoever thinks that Moscow will return territories to us in exchange for our concessions has learned nothing from history,” Zurabishvili said. She also stated that the theme of the threat of war with Russia from the authorities, instilling fear in one's own society cannot be a formula for successful government. The President wondered why no measures were taken against those who arrive en masse from Russia, especially in areas such as healthcare and education, buying real estate and tax evasion?