On March 28, Shalva Papuashvili, the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, stated that EU member states should not yield to the influence of the Baltic countries and should restore relations between Georgia and the EU.

Papuashvili criticized the Baltic states, claiming that their stated support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity lacks real significance. He argued that by recognizing former President Salome Zourabichvili as a legitimate representative of Georgia after her term ended in December, they disregarded the will of the Georgian people and interfered in Georgia’s internal affairs. He compared this to Soviet-era tactics, questioning whether it matters if interference comes from the Soviet Union or Lithuania.

He further accused Baltic politicians of attempting to divide the Georgian government from its people, likening their approach to Soviet methods of political manipulation. According to Papuashvili, Zourabichvili’s official reception in the Baltic states demonstrated their continued use of outdated interference strategies, despite their vocal opposition to communism and Russian influence.

Additionally, Papuashvili argued that the Baltic states were creating a false narrative about Georgia, portraying it as a dictatorship under Russian control. He claimed that this was not driven by concerns for democracy but rather by geopolitical motives—specifically, an effort to divert Russia’s attention elsewhere to strengthen Baltic security. He suggested that their push for Georgia to impose sanctions on Russia was intended to provoke conflict between Tbilisi and Moscow, prioritizing their own security over Georgia’s interests.

If the Baltic states truly cared about Ukraine’s fate, Papuashvili asserted, they would send their troops to the front line instead of attempting to involve Georgia. He concluded by urging EU governments to resist Baltic pressure and refocus on improving EU-Georgia relations.