"We strongly condemn the violence against peaceful citizens, demonstrators, journalists, and opposition figures," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller wrote on his X page.

"We strongly condemn the violence against Georgia’s peaceful citizens, demonstrators, journalists, and opposition figures, including Georgia's former Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia. This is yet another example of the repressive tactics of 'Georgian Dream,' which will leave the country isolated," Miller wrote.