Senator Shaheen: Actions of Georgian Government Align with Moscow’s Interests

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen stated that the actions of the Georgian government directly align with Moscow’s interests.

Speaking on December 11 in the Senate on International Human Rights Day, Shaheen said:

“Last year, the Georgian government took unprecedented steps to silence its citizens and weaken democratic institutions. It passed repressive laws, refused to uphold the constitutional framework for Euro-Atlantic integration, and took harsh measures against civil society, including the arrest of political opposition members. These actions directly serve Moscow’s interests.

Leaders of Georgian civil society, including Nino Dolidze, recipient of the NDI Democracy Award, risked their personal safety to defend fundamental rights. Their struggle is part of a broader global fight. From Eastern Europe to Latin America and Southeast Asia, authoritarian leaders silence critics, shutter independent groups, and dismantle accountability mechanisms. Such regimes threaten regional stability and our own security. Supporting democratic movements and civil society abroad remains a core U.S. interest.”