“I condemn violence. Any type of violence is completely unacceptable to me,” said Tsotne Ivanishvili, son of Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili, when speaking to journalists about the protests of November–December 2024.

He noted that the authorities are investigating cases of violence and that this is the prerogative of the relevant institutions.

At the same time, he said that when he last spoke about violence it triggered a strong reaction, including conspiracy theories suggesting it was a “strategic step” or a move toward entering politics, which he described as “unserious.”

“I have already stated several times that I condemn violence. Any type of violence is completely unacceptable to me. By the way, recently the authorities have been investigating these incidents and have already taken certain steps. Apart from expressing my concern about violence, I will repeat that these matters must be assessed by the relevant institutions. They should treat this seriously. In my view, this process is going well. Beyond expressing concern about violence, I am not in a position to say anything further. I am not in a position to know anything about the investigation.

By the way, the last time I spoke about violence, it caused a very big reaction, a lot of different and somewhat unserious opinions were expressed, including conspiracy theories that my statement about violence was a strategic step or a move toward entering politics. All of this is truly unserious. I said exactly the same thing a year ago on May 17. My position on this has always been consistent. Any kind of violence, in any direction, must be avoided as much as possible. Beyond that, maintaining order in the country is essential, and the relevant institutions will handle the rest,” Tsotne Ivanishvili said.

When asked whether he plans to enter politics, Tsotne Ivanishvili ruled it out, replying: “Absolutely not.”