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Irakli Kobakhidze: Representatives of the “United National Movement” and “Akhali” are bullying other opposition parties simply because they want to participate in the local elections. Once they receive instructions from outside, they themselves will change their decision
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05.06.2025 / 11:50

When representatives of the "United National Movement" and "Akhali" receive instructions from abroad, I believe they will change their decision, even though it will be extremely humiliating for them – but they are ready to accept any humiliation, said Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to journalists regarding the upcoming local elections.

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