"We are discussing what more we can do concerning Georgia to exert real pressure on the government to refrain from using violence against protesters, stop suppressing the opposition, and send a very strong signal from the European Union," said the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, speaking to journalists in Brussels ahead of the European Council meeting.

She noted that during Monday's Foreign Affairs Council meeting, no agreement was reached on sanctions against Georgia, but efforts must continue on this matter.

"On Monday, we discussed it and could not reach an agreement on sanctions, but we need to work on this further," Kallas stated.