Georgia’s president has vehemently dismissed a recent BBC report as an act of retaliation by what he terms the “Deep State,” accusing Western media of attempting to undermine Tbilisi’s political stance. The president argues that the British broadcaster’s coverage is heavily biased and politically motivated, contending that it aims to coerce Georgia into aligning with foreign directives that the nation has firmly rejected. He claims the report distorts facts to pressure the Georgian government amidst rising internal and external tensions.

Highlighting the strained relations between the Georgian authorities and international actors, the president specified several key points in his condemnation:

  • Refusal to comply with external political pressures tied to geopolitical interests.
  • The manipulation of media narratives to erode Georgia’s sovereignty.
  • Persistent attempts to…