It reminded me of old Soviet times - when Leonid Brezhnev visited, there was a similar situation, where Communist Party leaders addressed him almost as a messiah. Yesterday we witnessed a continuation of that tradition, said head of the “Liberal Academy,” Lasha Tugushi, in an interview with PalitraNews program “Day's Newsroom,” commenting on the briefing of Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

According to Tugushi, the briefing appeared unusual and raised questions about internal political dynamics and external influences.

He suggested that the ruling political team may be demonstrating excessive loyalty to the country’s informal leader, or compensating for a lack of external recognition.

“This so-called briefing is interesting not only in itself, but in the concept the Prime Minister has about the world - as if there is some force controlling global affairs, undermining democracy in Europe, attacking national dignity and Christianity,” Tugushi said.

He warned that if Georgia’s political logic in international relations is based on such a worldview, it could lead to serious problems.

Tugushi also commented on claims that internal party discussions are overseen by a single figure who is always considered “correct,” calling it incompatible with democratic governance.

According to him, many actions and statements of the ruling party are increasingly illogical, which he interprets as a sign of political decline and fear of losing power.

“They fear everything - the West, democracy, civil society organizations, opposition parties, journalists. They shut them down, arrest them, or suppress them. This is typical of regimes in decline,” he said.

He added that such dynamics often emerge when political systems begin to lose public support and enter a phase of decline, which leads to increasingly repressive and inconsistent behavior.

Tugushi also criticized ongoing tensions within the opposition, arguing that internal conflicts weaken public trust and reduce momentum for political change.

He emphasized that strong opposition unity is essential in such a political environment, warning that constant infighting undermines public enthusiasm and discourages citizens, especially young people.

According to him, continued fragmentation and mutual accusations within the opposition reduce the chances of forming a credible alternative political force and contribute to public frustration and emigration.