The statement from Russian intelligence is direct involvement in supporting Ivanishvili – Russia controls "Georgian Dream," - this is what the European Parliament's permanent rapporteur on Georgia, MEP Rasa Yuknevičienė, writes on her personal page.

" If anyone still thinks the street protests are just a local fight between the opposition and the government, this Russia’s intelligence statement proves otherwise.

This is direct Russian involvement in backing Ivanishvili.

Let me remind you: in 2020, the Belarusians were blamed for protesting for money. The same Kremlin narratives are being used again.

Just as the Kremlin supported Lukashenko, it now supports Ivanishvili. Russia controls 'Georgian Dream.'

Don't be mistaken - this isn't just about Georgia. It's about Russia trying to reclaim what it considers its rightful sphere of influence.

For the EU member states, this should be a clear signal: they must support the Georgian people," writes Yuknevičienė.

For the record, according to the statement issued by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, the European Union is ready to pay money to Georgian youth.

"It is planned to pay 120 euros per day to each participant in anti-government protests," the statement says.