“This statement crossed every possible line, as it began talking about civil war. I warn those here who may get involved in this ‘Blazevich adventure’ (it appears to be part of a broader, coordinated picture) that it will end very badly for everyone. Afterwards, they should not say that they are political prisoners or anything similar,” said Georgian Dream MP Tengiz Sharmanashvili, commenting on the statement by EU Ambassador Paweł Herczyński.

According to him, during such threats, the nation becomes more united rather than divided.

“This statement crossed every boundary because it spoke about civil war. This is not about peaceful change of power or blocking state institutions — the word ‘war’ was directly mentioned. It is absolutely unacceptable to spread such statements, blackmail, and threats among the Georgian population.

They should understand that all this comes from their leadership, from those issuing such directives. They do not know the Georgian people. In times of such threats, the nation becomes more united, not divided. When we are threatened with war and bloodshed, even deeply opposed groups can stand together. Therefore, I warn those here who may get involved in this ‘Blazevich adventure’ that it will end very badly for everyone — and later they should not claim they are political prisoners or anything similar. We have warned them before not to do such things, but this is ten times worse. Now we are being told about civil war and bloodshed. This will not go unanswered. The Georgian state will act in accordance with the law,” Sharmanashvili said.

For context, EU Ambassador to Georgia Pavel Herchinsky stated in Brussels, at the European External Action Service, where the documentary photo exhibition “Georgia in Focus” was opened, that Georgia is no longer on the right trajectory.

According to the ambassador, “the authorities have chosen an alternative, authoritarian model and are distancing Georgia from the European Union.”

“Georgia stands at a crossroads. The country’s future is not yet written, but what is decided in the coming weeks and months will determine whether Georgia belongs to the family of European nations, based on democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, or whether, unfortunately, it will return to its dark past. My main message to the Georgian people is: ‘do not lose hope.’ We must not allow Georgia and its wonderful, warm, and hospitable people to return to the dark times of violence, civil war, poverty, hardship, and corruption. This is not the future they deserve. As soon as the government expresses a willingness to cooperate with us, we will do everything to help Georgia become a member of the European Union,” Herczyński said.