The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine issued a statement urging the government of Georgia to refrain from involving Ukraine and its citizens in Georgia's internal political processes, especially in the lead-up to the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 26. The statement was distributed by the Embassy of Ukraine in Georgia.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemned what it described as "brazen speculations" related to the Ukrainian crisis, which it claimed revealed a disregard by Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, for the Ukrainian people. The statement emphasized that such actions risk damaging the historically friendly relations between Ukraine and Georgia.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns another attempt by the leadership of Georgia to involve Ukraine in the internal political processes of its country before the parliamentary elections,” the statement read, referencing recent comments made by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. Ukraine criticized Georgia for using images of Russia's war against Ukraine in political advertisements, describing this as disrespectful and harmful to Ukrainian-Georgian relations.

The statement also expressed dismay at what it called the Georgian government's attempt to downplay Russia's crimes, both in Georgia's own occupied territories and in Ukraine. Ukraine specifically condemned the use of images of religious sanctuaries destroyed by Russian forces in political advertisements by Georgian Dream, noting that this was particularly offensive given the upcoming Orthodox holiday of Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba in Georgia.

Furthermore, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry criticized Georgia for refusing to participate in international sanctions against Russia and for restoring direct air traffic and trade relations with Moscow. The ministry expressed concerns about the establishment of private Russian schools in Georgia, fearing these could promote pro-Russian propaganda among Georgian youth.

In a pointed comparison, the statement questioned why Kherson, a city devastated by Russian forces, experiences fewer interruptions in its power and gas supply than the peaceful capital of Georgia, Tbilisi.

Ukraine reiterated its call for Georgia to avoid involving Ukraine in its political struggles and to show respect for the suffering caused by the ongoing war. The statement concluded by expressing hope that the upcoming elections in Georgia would be peaceful and democratic, allowing Georgia to continue its strategic path toward European Union and NATO integration.