Moscow
Russia on Monday has firmly rejected allegations of interference in the recent parliamentary elections in Georgia, labeling the accusations as “absolutely unfounded.” This statement comes as NATO has called for an investigation into reported “election-related violations” observed by international monitors.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed the media, stating, “We resolutely reject such accusations. These claims have become standard for many countries, where, at the slightest provocation, they immediately blame Russia for interference.” Peskov insisted that there was no interference in the elections.
The parliamentary elections held on Saturday featured 18 participating parties, with the ruling Georgian Dream party leading with 52.99% of the votes. This election was notable for being conducted under a fully proportional system, with nearly 90% of voters using electronic devices at polling stations.
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili condemned the results, calling on the international community to support the people of Georgia against what she described as an “illegitimate government.” She characterized the election process as a “Russian special operation” and a form of hybrid warfare.
In response to the situation, NATO spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah stated that reports of election-related violations should be thoroughly investigated, emphasizing that the International Election Observation Mission had noted an uneven playing field during the elections.
Preliminary results indicate that the ruling Georgian Dream party received approximately 935,004 votes, while opposition parties such as the Coalition for Change and the United National Movement secured 11.2% and 9.8% of the votes, respectively.
