Georgian shall pro-Russia. Russia has HUGE amount of natural resources + very large area that easy to make a living. Georgian can't rival west Europe to make a living.
"European future" is a lie only kids would believe, and that's why most people you see in streets are indeed kids. I'm telling you this as a Georgian myself.
@@Samaa-os7hx Georgia’s geography, culture, and history are far more complex than a simple label like ‘Asia’ or ‘Europe.’ First, geographically, the Caucasus region is a crossroads between the two continents, and Georgia has always been part of both worlds. However, historically, politically, and culturally, Georgia aligns more with Europe. From its adoption of Christianity in the 4th century to its aspirations for democracy, rule of law, and human rights-values core to the European Union-Georgia has long considered itself part of the European family. As for being Russia’s ally, that argument is deeply flawed. Georgia has faced repeated aggression from Russia, including the occupation of 20% of its territory. Suggesting Georgia should remain Russia’s ally is dismissive of its sovereignty and the will of its people, the vast majority of whom consistently support European integration. Joining the EU is about pursuing freedom, stability, and opportunities for its citizens, not about geography or outdated imperial alliances. Georgia is not defined by its neighbors or others’ opinions but by its own identity and the choices of its people. And its aspirations to join the EU reflect a clear vision for the future - one where sovereignty, democracy, and progress take precedence over authoritarian influence.
I was in Georgia for months and what you say, I have heard it often. Not from everyone, but still from many people, so from my feelings after all this time, the election results seem fair to me, at least during the last election. But sincerely, politics will always be a spectacle. To divide, or to make the gullible believe that they need someone to guide them towards a better future. It is up to each person to build this better and to start for themselves and for the people directly around them.
Yes, history teaches us that Russia did so many good things to Georgia 😂. Open your eyes, read history. It's a choice between slavery or freedom. Try to convince me otherwise. Good luck!
why was my comment deleted about Georgian elections being rigged? There have been numerous, not to say countless accounts of irregularities, pressure, thin transparent sheets, etc.
EU has too much socialist programs but you guys r very much held down by Russia. Best thing for u guys is to break away from Russia don't join NATO or EU and follow what Argentina is doing w liberating your economy and business men, your wealth will increase and u won't have to pick a side that both will keep your country from becoming rich. EU will give u loans but that won't help if you're not already making something people want internationally
@@LashaRides Why don't you show us the numbers that proves Georgia would be a contributor and not a beneficiary country if it was ever to become a EU member state?
There is far more "big brother watch" on people in provinces. Every family has association with the government, will it be through state jobs or pensions. They don't want to lose this often only stable income. There is also a huge pressure on rural societies from those who are affiliated with government and threaten people if they participate in anti-govt protest. This is quite a complex issue in Georgia and needs further analyses.
Tamar Mirzashvili, you have the support of millions of hearts across Europe! Your bravery is such an inspiration! The future belongs to the youth of Georgia! Long live Georgia! Hugs from Norway!
Gori is the government's stronghold; most of their titushki and riot police come from that town. I wonder why you didn't mention that? Or protests in Kutaisi and Batumi. Strange omissions of vital information from DW.
you guys really live in alternative universe and do not care what majority thinks (yes, majority of 53%)... calm your tits and behave during your protests, otherwise as one of the EPM said, "ones patience is not infinite"...
@@rafflesiaandfriends as far as I'm aware in Georgia they very rarely speak russian, and most of youth doesn't even know it. But overall I just wanted to stress that knowing there's a translator and you could speak your national language, you choose russian instead - that shows your sympathies a lot, no?
@@PolanskiJoe Even in USSR Georgians didn't speak good Russian except some city elites. So someone speaking Russian as their main language as a Georgian is pretty much unheard of. The only ones that do are the ones that were raised in Russia.
T: "I want to become a member of your club." EU: "Okay. Please fill out this formular." T: "Done. Here you go." EU: "Great. Next we have a small list of 35 simple tasks we need you to achieve. We will even help you with that." T: "Let's see. ... not gonna do that. Not gonna do that. Not that one either. Definitly not this one. ... Oh! Here we go. I achieved this one." EU: "Super!" T: "..." EU: *looks at watch T: "..." T: "What's taking you so long? I have been waiting for 8 years since I have done your demands. Why am I not EU yet?" EU: "You have done ONE of the tasks. You need to do all of them." T: "You don't understand. I want to be a member without doing anything. I just want the money." EU: "That's not how it wo... T: " I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR 30 YEARS !!!!"
Okay. I need to ask about it. Does this "vili" mean anything in the Georgian language or why do so many Georgians have this as a suffix to their family name?
@@rafflesiaandfriends yeah. Tiny difference is .. EU: "If you turn away from me and lean toward Russia, I won't be mad. I would just be very, very disappointed in you." Russia: "If you turn away from me and lean toward the EU, I'm gonna turn you into Eastern Ukraine 2.0."
1. You forgot to mention that almost 1/3 of the entire Georgian population lives in the capital city. 2. There are up to 40 other cities where the protest emerged and in some of them significant amount of people took the streets, why do you need to focus to Gori and create this sense that the protests in capital are not supported by other cities ?
what a shame DW, you are sending Russian speaking correspondent in Georgia !?!?!? young generation doesn't speak Russian mostly ... post soviet ones Yeas ! and the answers are correlated
Why they want to enter EU?Do not brjng problems to EU?Georgia is really far from EU region.Just solve your own problems with your own people.I think Russia will ask to be part of EU too at a later time.African countries will want to be in EU too.😂
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Georgian continue their fight for European future!
Media must give more attention and support to people of Georgia!
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Georgian shall pro-Russia. Russia has HUGE amount of natural resources + very large area that easy to make a living. Georgian can't rival west Europe to make a living.
"European future" is a lie only kids would believe, and that's why most people you see in streets are indeed kids. I'm telling you this as a Georgian myself.
They're actually Asian, in every way
@@Samaa-os7hx
Georgia’s geography, culture, and history are far more complex than a simple label like ‘Asia’ or ‘Europe.’ First, geographically, the Caucasus region is a crossroads between the two continents, and Georgia has always been part of both worlds. However, historically, politically, and culturally, Georgia aligns more with Europe. From its adoption of Christianity in the 4th century to its aspirations for democracy, rule of law, and human rights-values core to the European Union-Georgia has long considered itself part of the European family.
As for being Russia’s ally, that argument is deeply flawed. Georgia has faced repeated aggression from Russia, including the occupation of 20% of its territory. Suggesting Georgia should remain Russia’s ally is dismissive of its sovereignty and the will of its people, the vast majority of whom consistently support European integration. Joining the EU is about pursuing freedom, stability, and opportunities for its citizens, not about geography or outdated imperial alliances.
Georgia is not defined by its neighbors or others’ opinions but by its own identity and the choices of its people. And its aspirations to join the EU reflect a clear vision for the future - one where sovereignty, democracy, and progress take precedence over authoritarian influence.
I live in georgia and I can’t stand the EU and NATO and there are a lot of us that can see the truth about the EU and NATO
I was in Georgia for months and what you say, I have heard it often. Not from everyone, but still from many people, so from my feelings after all this time, the election results seem fair to me, at least during the last election.
But sincerely, politics will always be a spectacle.
To divide, or to make the gullible believe that they need someone to guide them towards a better future.
It is up to each person to build this better and to start for themselves and for the people directly around them.
how do you even know the election was fair
Yes, history teaches us that Russia did so many good things to Georgia 😂. Open your eyes, read history. It's a choice between slavery or freedom. Try to convince me otherwise. Good luck!
why was my comment deleted about Georgian elections being rigged? There have been numerous, not to say countless accounts of irregularities, pressure, thin transparent sheets, etc.
EU has too much socialist programs but you guys r very much held down by Russia. Best thing for u guys is to break away from Russia don't join NATO or EU and follow what Argentina is doing w liberating your economy and business men, your wealth will increase and u won't have to pick a side that both will keep your country from becoming rich. EU will give u loans but that won't help if you're not already making something people want internationally
Our government has been leaning toward Russia from the beginning; they aim to establish an autocratic regime here. We need help, not just words.
Lol, that's treason. Wait till this fizzles...
Yeah but your people voted for georgian dream , thats democracy, the party gets most votes to govern
@@matthaiosvlachos3526 yeah rigged and manipulated elections mean democracy in your twisted brain, don't they? 😅
You should ask for ATACMS and Storm shadow missiles. They are game changers
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Georgian Dream
Before the election: we are heading towards EU membership!
After the election: only kidding!
Western NGOs aren't financing enough "protesters" in smaller cities 😂
Most of Georgian families outside the capital have members living in the EU sending money to support them.
And the EU supporters wants more of the lovely free Euro from the EU beneficiary countries.
@Memovox you can be less clueless if you want to 🙂 why don't you try?
@@LashaRides Why don't you show us the numbers that proves Georgia would be a contributor and not a beneficiary country if it was ever to become a EU member state?
@@Memovox Perhaps look at how similar economies have performed after they have joined the EU?
@@nigelgarrett7970 They are still beneficiaries and their corruption index is appalling.
Now stop deflecting and show us the numbers from Georgia.
There is far more "big brother watch" on people in provinces. Every family has association with the government, will it be through state jobs or pensions. They don't want to lose this often only stable income. There is also a huge pressure on rural societies from those who are affiliated with government and threaten people if they participate in anti-govt protest. This is quite a complex issue in Georgia and needs further analyses.
Like talking to the Kremlin has ever helped anyone.
It brought about a series of nuclear/conventional arms reduction agreements in the 70s and 80s and 90s. Read some history!
@@duncanfyfe485 Sure, but that only happened because the US was the stronger actor.
Tamar Mirzashvili, you have the support of millions of hearts across Europe! Your bravery is such an inspiration! The future belongs to the youth of Georgia! Long live Georgia! Hugs from Norway!
Gori is the government's stronghold; most of their titushki and riot police come from that town. I wonder why you didn't mention that? Or protests in Kutaisi and Batumi. Strange omissions of vital information from DW.
you guys really live in alternative universe and do not care what majority thinks (yes, majority of 53%)... calm your tits and behave during your protests, otherwise as one of the EPM said, "ones patience is not infinite"...
@@Agudzeraa Oh yea, ambassadors are resigning left and right. the OG qocebi are renouncing GD but we live in a dream land right? lmao. bot
@@username7735 eeh jeezuus🤦🏻♂️there is no cure for you guys..
Those protesters speak about fighting Russia more than Georgia. This obsession is not something that will lead to prosperity
because this is the first step
Guy who supports government speak russian, ohwowreallyhowunexpected
Ex soviet union country???? It's not really surprising
@@rafflesiaandfriends as far as I'm aware in Georgia they very rarely speak russian, and most of youth doesn't even know it. But overall I just wanted to stress that knowing there's a translator and you could speak your national language, you choose russian instead - that shows your sympathies a lot, no?
WTF cares...
@@borystsolin yeah, but this was an older guy. So as per your second comment, you dismiss your first own comment. lol
@@PolanskiJoe Even in USSR Georgians didn't speak good Russian except some city elites. So someone speaking Russian as their main language as a Georgian is pretty much unheard of. The only ones that do are the ones that were raised in Russia.
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EU will soon send you the game-changers: ATACMS and Storm shadow missiles...
If Georgians really wanted to go with Europe then they better do it quick while Russia is busy with Ukraine.
it's difficult to join to Europe when the only thing EU does is to be pretending that it's "deeply concerned" about X situation
Well balanced report
Talk with Putin? Dream on, just play your music, don't read the papers, don't think too much.
Turkiye had applied for EU membership more than 3 decades ago.
They are still waiting.
😂😂😂😂
T: "I want to become a member of your club."
EU: "Okay. Please fill out this formular."
T: "Done. Here you go."
EU: "Great. Next we have a small list of 35 simple tasks we need you to achieve. We will even help you with that."
T: "Let's see. ... not gonna do that. Not gonna do that. Not that one either. Definitly not this one. ... Oh! Here we go. I achieved this one."
EU: "Super!"
T: "..."
EU: *looks at watch
T: "..."
T: "What's taking you so long? I have been waiting for 8 years since I have done your demands. Why am I not EU yet?"
EU: "You have done ONE of the tasks. You need to do all of them."
T: "You don't understand. I want to be a member without doing anything. I just want the money."
EU: "That's not how it wo...
T: " I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR 30 YEARS !!!!"
Turkey has also not fulfilled the requirements to become an EU member...
So there's that.
Well, they arent increasing their chances by imprisoning the kurds, supporting Azeris and destabilizing the middle east...
@@close_all_tabs But the EU already give billions of money for Turkey !
@@alexandredatlanza5914 That's the " We will even help you with that." part.
It's not like we have countries waiting to enter in the very vicinity.
Okay. I need to ask about it. Does this "vili" mean anything in the Georgian language or why do so many Georgians have this as a suffix to their family name?
Shvili means child, it's like -son in English.
@@mamatejko ahhhh. So, more like Norse surenames? Eriksson, Gunnasson, Ivarsson...
@@mamatejko Thanks!
All the best my fellow young people! Fight for a better future. One that does not involve the threat of Russia and fascists!
Is Georgia even European?? Like culture wise? Ik stalin was Georgian
Define "European culture".
In summary, let’s do whatever the Russians want us to do or else
Russia, America eg(nato) it's all the same.
@ did anyone mention America?
@@rafflesiaandfriends yeah. Tiny difference is ..
EU: "If you turn away from me and lean toward Russia, I won't be mad. I would just be very, very disappointed in you."
Russia: "If you turn away from me and lean toward the EU, I'm gonna turn you into Eastern Ukraine 2.0."
Thats a pretty realistic assessment of the situtation. First they make sure they dont drag Europe into war, then they admitted.
Isnt Gori the birthplace of comrade Stalin? Ive herared about a 30 meter tall bronze statue, wonder if its there.
Yes, you can see the statue from the national highway.
Stalin was very muscular when you look at the statue lol
Georgian film "Keep Smiling". They said: Dedebe dedebe dedebe dedibi dedibi dedibi Babe Georgiiaa
DW takes interviews in Russian with old Generation. Probably that says alot about old Generation
At least we have both sides of the people. Normally media just ignore opinions of people who don't follow the message they want to portray
Funny that "one side" spoke the Russian language not Georgian.
@vergil7185 Georgia is a ex soviet country so i'm not surprised people speak both, also he might have used it to show his support towards Russia.
Is this near Atlanta?
It’s in your backyard
Why are people on the street don't speak Georgian but Russian? 🤔
Reporter asks in Russian, that's why.
Because the reporter doesn’t speak Georgian.
The reporters ask questions in russian. There’s few foreigners who speak georgian.
This Icon will be Remembered ❤ She is Mother Georgia 🇬🇪 💪 🇮🇪
If it were any strong, they would atleast be somewhere near in the polls. This sound and fury is all optics.
Difficult to gather support 😂
Still doubt election 😂
Democracy means Majority,we have the accept the majority 🙏
1. You forgot to mention that almost 1/3 of the entire Georgian population lives in the capital city.
2. There are up to 40 other cities where the protest emerged and in some of them significant amount of people took the streets, why do you need to focus to Gori and create this sense that the protests in capital are not supported by other cities ?
Perhaps because so many Georgians don't support the protests?
what a shame DW, you are sending Russian speaking correspondent in Georgia !?!?!? young generation doesn't speak Russian mostly ... post soviet ones Yeas ! and the answers are correlated
God Bless the Protesters!!!
God doesn't bless lawless rebels.
@ -is russia freezing bank assets???
😅Why mobilise,,, it should be organic not staged
Why they want to enter EU?Do not brjng problems to EU?Georgia is really far from EU region.Just solve your own problems with your own people.I think Russia will ask to be part of EU too at a later time.African countries will want to be in EU too.😂
Georgia is EU, bring girls over 😂
Belarus 2, lost cause