"Georgian Dream is preparing not to invite any international observation missions for the 2028 parliamentary elections. They have even turned the OSCE into an enemy organization, despite the fact that one of its founding members was the Soviet Union. The OSCE is an organization that has been relatively accommodating toward different countries, and where it is possible to discuss and reach agreements on absolutely every issue," Kakha Chikovani, a member of the "Freedom Square" party, said on PalitraNews' program "Day's Newsroom."

According to Chikovani, this would be an expression of building a state based on so-called "sovereign democracy."

Chikovani said that "Georgian Dream" wants to build a type of state similar to Belarus and Russia.

"I remember the Soviet Union and the rhetoric it used toward the West. Today, they are repeating exactly the same rhetoric that the Soviet Union used against the West - the United States and Europe - in the late 1980s.

The current situation in Georgia clearly explains, through our own example, the principles of 'sovereign democracy' and what direction they are moving toward. This term and concept were established precisely in Russia. The term 'sovereign democracy' serves to justify the idea that one state should not interfere in another state's internal or foreign political affairs. Putin uses this concept to justify the system that exists in Russia.

The Russian example is not suitable for us. We rejected this path in the early 1990s - we rejected the Russian empire and its attitude toward so-called friends, because we have never been Russia's friends in their understanding. They have always viewed us as a vassal, as one of the components of the empire. We rejected that long ago. We shed blood, sweat, and made enormous efforts because of this. Therefore, I do not think the new generation wants to return in that direction," Chikovani said.

According to Chikovani's assessment, based on the examples of countries in the region, "Georgian Dream" is seeking to develop a strategy of relations with the West under which the West would ultimately turn a blind eye to everything.

He added that the increased pressure on Georgian citizens is aimed at allowing "Georgian Dream" to gain as much leverage as possible and restore relations with the West.

"The so-called prime minister's briefing was very important, where he listed issues from 16 and 20 years ago. When he was speaking about certain actions of the previous government, if you had not listened from the beginning, the list would have matched one-to-one with what the current Georgian government is doing today - whether it is pressure on the media or the use of law enforcement agencies and the judiciary as a repressive machine.

At yesterday's briefing, Irakli Kobakhidze clearly stated that Georgia has a unique role in terms of connectivity. Their hope is that connectivity cannot be achieved without Georgia and that the country's unique location will ultimately force the West to adopt the principle of 'business as usual' and turn a blind eye to absolutely everything. Our partners have repeatedly stated that there will be no turning a blind eye to fundamental values such as human rights. Therefore, I do not think our partners will betray this principle.

The second issue is why they have such expectations. There are countries in the region whose examples they clearly see and are following. They are trying to develop strategies for relations with the West based on these examples, but neither the Georgian people nor the West will allow this," Chikovani said.