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Hungarian Foreign Minister Criticizes EU's Sanctions on Georgia
Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó condemned the European Union's stance on Georgia, calling it a "world record for political hypocrisy." His comments followed Hungary's veto of proposed EU sanctions against Georgian police leaders, which were introduced amid ongoing tensions between Georgia and the EU.
Szijjártó accused Brussels of targeting Georgia simply because the country elected a "peace-oriented, patriotic, conservative party," in contrast to the liberal forces preferred by the EU. He argued that the EU's response was politically driven, overlooking the Georgian government's achievements.
The Hungarian minister also emphasized Georgia's "economic progress under the Georgian Dream party", which has been in power for 12 years. According to Szijjártó, the country's average incomes have tripled, per capita GDP has doubled, and foreign investments have grown significantly. He further stated that no one in Brussels should have the right to question the will of the Georgian people, suggesting that the EU's actions were unjustified and unrepresentative of Georgia's democratic choices.
Russian Law Enforcement Union Leader Praises Georgian Police After Visit to Tbilisi
Alexei Lobarev, head of the Russian Association of Law Enforcement Trade Unions, announced on social media that he had been in Tbilisi "at the invitation of his colleagues." Lobarev expressed support for the actions of Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs and shared photos with Georgian police officers.
Lobarev praised the conduct of law enforcement, stating, "Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia conducted themselves honorably in this extreme situation."
Addressing relations with Russia, Lobarev noted what he perceived as an "improvement" in attitudes: "The attitude towards Russia in Georgia has improved significantly in recent months. I spoke Russian fluently on the streets, at markets, in shops and cafes, everyone understood me and answered me in Russian," he wrote.
