The President of Georgia, Salome Zourabishvili, spoke about the ongoing Russian military aggression in Ukraine and noted that "the relentless war started by Russia in Ukraine continues, although Russia has not been able to break Ukraine." "The unity and solidarity of Europe could not shake Ukraine; it even strengthened it," said the President of Georgia, adding that "Russia has launched new hybrid war attacks against Georgia, using all forms and weapons." 

"Russia's plan to turn the port of Ochamchir into a military base serves to transfer the conflict to the Black Sea, to our territorial waters, and thereby create a threat to the strategic perspective of the Black Sea. These attacks on the occupied territories signify the announcement of mobilization, steps towards annexation, the seizure of the port of Ochamchire, the Bichvinti state residence, and the Babushera airport in Sukhumi. Neglect of human rights, destruction of culture and identity, constant intimidation, harassment, and killing of the population continue at the occupation line. Anti-Western and pseudo-monotheist propaganda is being carried out throughout the state. Encouragement and funding of pro-Russian groups, increasing attacks on state institutions, hint at what to expect during the elections. The category of hybrid war includes mass Russian immigration, which has had a direct impact on the economy, sometimes positive and sometimes negative, and has overall increased the country's dependence on Russian money and markets, as Russian capital shares in the country. Additionally, the hybrid strategy is based on a number of different provocations: the restoration of flights, the unhindered entry of the FSB and other high-ranking officials, the arrival of the Russian cruise ship Parpa in Batumi, and the presence of Stalin's icon in the Holy Trinity Cathedral. All of this is aimed at igniting strife and confrontation in society and creating a threat of destabilization," said the President of Georgia.

According to the President, "In 2023, instead of implementing democratic reforms, power was consolidated in Georgia, as reflected in the initiation of the Russian law."

"It was an attempt to harass civil society and disarm it. Whether this law was defeated or not, it was followed by the law regarding the National Bank, changing the procedure for electing the chairman of the CEC, and finally the attempt to impeach the president. The latter not only showed the unacceptability of the presidential institution but also the deplorable state of the Constitutional Court. All of this happens when the goal of a country moving towards Europe should be to strengthen independent institutions. The necessary balance between state authority, which is the cornerstone of democracy, has been sharply disrupted. There is no longer a dividing line between the party and the government. Instead of supervising and controlling the government, the parliament has become merely the implementer of party policy," - said President Zourabishvili during her speech in the parliament.

According to her, "the latest change also follows this line - maintaining and strengthening the system of one-party power, which is called the principle of internal democracy or rotation of the party."

"The European orientation also faced a certain challenge, first without acknowledging our centuries-old course, and then more clearly, anti-European and anti-Western sentiments moved from marginal political circles to official rhetoric. Instead, positions towards Russia noticeably softened. The further straining of relations with Ukraine, public distancing from the EU and the USA about the international sanctions, at the most crucial moment, raised questions about the strength of our foreign orientation. With confusing rhetoric and actions, we have jeopardized the colossal work and achievements we have made towards European integration. Despite these challenges, Georgia has successfully obtained candidate status. The society did not give up. It fought and protected its future," -  the President of Georgia said during her speech in the Parliament.