During my time here, I have noticed that these are TV channels that broadcast very little news and that mainly spread propaganda. They spread a narrative that is quite close to the Russian narrative, - this was stated by Germany's Ambassador to Georgia, Peter Fischer, to journalists while commenting on the sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom against the television companies "Imedi" and "POSTV."

" I just learned about this a few minutes ago. I checked my phone and saw that 'Imedi' and POSTV are part of the sanctions package issued by the United Kingdom today. This is the United Kingdom's affair, so I will limit myself to a brief comment. I don't know exactly what it means for these two channels, but during my time here I have noticed that these are TV channels that broadcast very little news and that mainly spread propaganda. They spread a narrative that is quite close to the Russian one. We discussed on this panel that disinformation is part of Russia's aggression in Ukraine. They lie about the reasons why this military aggression started, they lie that Russia will definitely win the war - which is not the case and Russia will not win this war. They lie about Germany, they lie about the European Union, they lie about the United Kingdom, about the West. Interestingly, regarding the European Union, when Georgia declares that it wants to join, every time, every day, they explain to the viewers of 'Imedi' and POSTV that the European Union is terrible. That is what I want to say about these propagandistic TV channels," - noted the ambassador.

In response to a question about whether similar sanctions can be expected from the European Union in the future, the ambassador replied: "We have also adopted sanctions regarding foreign information manipulation and interference, so we are trying to take countermeasures against disinformation, which is very strong and very aggressive every day."

"Networks related to Russia are trying to undermine our society - my society, in which I live. That's why, as a citizen, I don't like this. So, theoretically, it is possible," - stated Fischer.

He also commented on the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia, which included discussion of the Kulevi port, noting that its adoption was blocked solely by the vetoes of Hungary and Slovakia.

"Yesterday the European Union presented a legislative proposal - the final legal text - to the EU member states for approval, called the 20th sanctions package, and the Kulevi port was part of it. The only reason it was not adopted is that Hungary and Slovakia used their veto, which from Germany's perspective is very disappointing. When we presented the legislative text on sanctions, every sanction was accompanied by a package of evidence. So our text is finished, our package of evidence is finished and has been presented to the EU member states for consideration. Yesterday it was not adopted. The European Union is a big negotiation machine, so we will continue negotiations and see where it goes," - noted the ambassador.