🇬🇪BREAKING! The BBC @BBC is funding authoritarian propaganda in Georgia.
Its commercial arm, BBC Studios, licenses Dancing with the Stars to Imedi TV, a Georgian Dream-controlled channel that openly admits its mission is to keep the opposition out of power.
🧵A dance dive:
1/11 Imedi TV is not an independent broadcaster. It is a Russian-style propaganda machine for Georgia’s extreme ruling party. Its owner, Irakli Rukhadze, is a UK-based mini-oligarch and a close ally of Bidzina Ivanishvili, the Kremlin-linked billionaire who controls Georgia.
2/11

🇺🇦🇺🇸Trump’s lies and despicable statements about Ukraine aren’t just embarrassing—they’re isolating him and the U.S. on the world stage.
While he pushes Kremlin propaganda, Europe is moving on without Washington.
The U.S. is now weaker and more irrelevant than ever.
A thread 🧵: For the first time in modern history, Europe no longer trusts the U.S. as a reliable partner.
When Trump gutted NATO in his first term, it was seen as reckless. Now? Allies are actively preparing for a world where Washington doesn’t matter.

🇬🇪Munich ’25 was a wake-up call. The US is no longer a reliable partner for Europe.
Hegseth betrayed Ukraine🇺🇦, suggesting it should cede land and drop NATO
VP Vance declared that Russia isn’t Europe’s main threat.
🧵Europe must act. And Georgia is the battlefield where we start For too long, Europe has reacted to crises instead of controlling them.
Now, with US disengagement, Europe must take the offensive—economically, politically, and strategically. We must shape the future.
The fastest, most effective move?
A decisive European-led victory in Georgia

🇬🇪Western diplomats must recognize a hard truth: any symbolic recognition—whether intentional or not—emboldens the Georgian Dream (GD) regime.
🧵Recent missteps show how GD exploits these moments to fake legitimacy while doubling down on repression.
1/10 Take Alain Berset’s visit to Tbilisi in December. The Council of Europe Secretary General claimed he secured “concessions” on GD’s Russian-style Foreign Agents Law. But this week, GD made its position clear: no amendments. Berset was played. @alain_berset
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🇬🇪Imedi TV is not just biased—it’s a "machine of evil", built to manipulate, silence, and control.
Under Georgian Dream, it has transformed into a Russian-style propaganda weapon, crushing dissent and distorting reality.
🧵Here are firsthand accounts from those who escaped. This thread is based on powerful reporting by @OCMediaorg, featuring testimonies from journalists who escaped Imedi’s grip. Their accounts expose how Georgian Dream has weaponized media to maintain power. Full credit to their work.
2/15
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🇬🇪Georgian Dream (GD) just unveiled a barrage of new repressive laws that will further dismantle democracy and centralize power.
The road to authoritarian rule is no longer a possibility—it’s the plan.
🧵A breakdown of Georgia’s descent into dictatorship. 👇 1/21 Self-proclaimed leader Mdinaradze framed the changes as necessary to remove “inefficient” laws and replace them with tools that give the government “real leverage.” What does this mean in practice? Criminalizing dissent, silencing opposition, and total control.
2/21

🇬🇪BREAKING: The Council of Europe (CoE) has set strict conditions for granting Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream (GD), credentials at PACE
Failure to comply by April 2025 could lead to full suspension—and open the door for more sanctions.
🧵The heat is on Georgian Dream ... PACE’s conditions are clear and non-negotiable
📌 New, democratic elections under international monitoring
📌 End police brutality & repression
📌 Release political prisoners
📌 Repeal the “Foreign Agents” law
📌 Restore EU integration process
📌 Judicial & legislative reforms

🇬🇪Russia’s economy is under strict sanctions to weaken its ability to fund its war against Ukraine🇺🇦. Yet, oil continues to flow into Europe disguised as "Georgian-origin" products.
🧵🛢️A recent investigation reveals how Georgian Dream plays a key role in sanction evasion. This thread is based on an investigation by iFact, an organization dedicated to advancing investigative journalism in Georgia through evidence-based reporting. Their findings highlight critical gaps in sanction enforcement. Credit to their vital work.
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🇬🇪HELP! Georgia suffered a fraudulent election that dismantled democracy and led to a one-party parliament under Georgian Dream. The Council of Europe’s fact-finding mission confirms widespread human rights violations.
Georgian Dream must be denied credentials at PACE! The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) must act. Article 8.2 of its Rules of Assembly allows for the rejection of credentials in cases of:
🔹Serious violations of CoE principles.
🔹Persistent failure to meet commitments.
Georgian Dream has crossed both lines.

🇬🇪The Council of Europe @coe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty @CommissionerHR, has issued a devastating indictment of the Georgian Dreams’s human rights record. His findings highlight systemic abuses, legislative overreach, and shrinking space for civil society. The Commissioner calls out the lack of accountability for police violence during protests in April 2024 and since November 2024. Despite credible reports of unlawful arrests and ill-treatment, not a single law enforcement officer is prosecuted.

🇬🇪Language is power. How politicians frame their opponents shapes public opinion, silences dissent, and consolidates control. Georgian Dream’s rhetoric echoes authoritarian regimes of the past—think Mussolini’s Italy, Nazi Germany, and Franco’s Spain.
🧵Let’s unpack this.
1/20 Georgian Dream leaders like Bidzina Ivanishvili, Irakli Kobakhidze, and Shalva Papuashvili frequently use terms like "extreme," "radical," "liberal fascism," and "Global War Party" to label their opponents.
But this language isn't just hollow and colorful—it’s also strategic.
2/20

🇬🇪The UK has a unique opportunity to support Georgia’s democracy by imposing sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili and his network, including Irakli Rukhadze, Ucha Mamatsashvili, Hunnewell Partners, and Imedi TV.
🧵Let’s unpack why UK action is critical.
1/15 Ivanishvili’s family business empire is deeply tied to UK offshore jurisdictions like the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands. Over 95 companies, including Cartu Bank, Galleria Tbilisi, and Axis Towers, could face crippling financial sanctions.
2/15

https://x.com/Transparency_GE/status/1880218854724350200

🇬🇪How can Irakli Chikovani from Georgian Dream be at NATO Ramstein summit. From a party tied to stolen elections, human rights violations, and led by Ivanishvili, a sanctioned Russian asset? @NATO
Legitimizing such a regime undermines Ukraine’s allies.
🧵This is a grave mistake. Irakli Chikovani at Ramstein is dangerous. Representing a party tied to massive election fraud and Russian influence and connections, his presence raises serious security concerns. How can NATO allies justify sharing sensitive strategies with such a compromised figure?
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🇬🇪Pia Kauma, as @oscepa President, postponed her visit to Tbilisi, raising hope for principled leadership on Georgia. But her @PiaKauma letter to the OSCE Standing Committee is deeply concerning—it reveals a troubling misunderstanding of what’s at stake.
🧵Please let me explain. Kauma discusses her “constructive discussion” with Georgia’s self-proclaimed Prime Minister, treating him as legitimate. Let’s be clear: there is no legitimate government in Georgia. October's election was marred by fraud. Only new elections can restore democracy.
2/6

🇬🇪As OSCE Chair in 2025, Finland has the power to shape foreign policy decisions with long-lasting consequences. Yet, its approach toward Georgia risks echoing Chamberlain's infamous "Peace in our time!" These decisions could define whether sovereignty or appeasement prevails. 🧵 Georgia is at a tipping point: a fraudulent government, beaten protesters, and calls for new elections demand a decisive OSCE response.
Finland's principled stand against Russian hybrid warfare in the Baltic Sea should guide leadership—not waver in the face of authoritarianism.

🇬🇪Georgia's Anaklia Deep-Water Port was once a symbol of ambition—a project poised to make Georgia a vital link between Europe and Asia. Today, it tells a story of lost opportunities and troubling geopolitical shifts.
🧵Here’s how Georgian Dream is handing Georgia to China🇨🇳
1/15 First mentioned in 2007 during Saakashvili's presidency, plans for the Anaklia port gained traction between 2014 and 2016. It aimed to make Georgia a vital transit hub, bypassing Russia. A Georgian-American consortium initially won the bid to develop it.
2/15

🇬🇪On Dec 30, significant legislative changes were signed by "President" Kavelashvili. These laws introduce new restrictions on protests and public administration.
🧵GD is digging in and giving a middle finger to those urging them to "consider the possibility of new elections"
/17 Law on Civil Service: The Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA) warns that these amendments blur the line between state and party service, creating a legislative basis for Georgian Dream (GD) to turn public institutions into tools of political control.
2/17

🇬🇪 The consequences of U.S. sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili under Executive Order 14024 (not the Magnitsky Act) will be devastating.
When implemented, these sanctions will have far-reaching implications for Ivanishvili and Georgia’s political landscape.
🧵 💰earthquake ...
1/13 Sanctions under EO 14024 don’t just target Ivanishvili as an individual; they can ripple through his vast network of businesses, political allies, and financial assets.
The U.S. aims to cut off his influence by isolating him from the global system.
2/13

🇬🇪Catastrophe for Georgian Dream!
The International Republican Institute (IRI) has revealed Georgia’s Oct. 26 elections as deeply flawed. Fraud, intimidation, and abuse of state power made the elections neither free nor fair.
🧵Let’s unpack how this fraud unfolded ... The IRI’s findings show Georgian Dream weaponized state power to cement control. Coming from a Republican-leaning organization, this report is a catastrophe for Georgian Dream’s legitimacy.
2/17
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🇬🇪Sanctions are already working.
Bidzina Ivanishvili is petrified, and his panic proves it.
How do we know? By watching how he and Georgian Dream have reacted to the wave of sanctions over the past weeks.
🧵Let’s go through it ...
1/11 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹When the Baltic states imposed sanctions, Ivanishvili scoffed.
He ridiculed them, dismissing their actions as "only hurting the Baltic people". There was no retaliation, no panic.
Indifference was the message.
2/11

In 2024, Georgia's political landscape has dramatically shifted from 2020. The self-proclaimed ruling party, Georgian Dream (GD), faces unprecedented international pressure, signaling its potential downfall.
🧵Georgian Dream is about to go down ...
1/17 The Oct. 26 parliamentary elections were marred by fraud, including multiple voting, breaches of ballot secrecy, and violence against election observers and voters.
2/17