GCRT March 2, 2023

The Russian Law Jeopardizes our European Future

Today, our parliament plans to begin construction of the Great Russian Wall, which will isolate Georgia
from the rest of Europe. The Russian law that will soon be discussed in parliament undermines our
ability, as Georgian citizens, to empower ourselves and our country. With this law, the parliament will
take us back to an era of eavesdropping and repression.

This Russian law labels our friends and their aid as hostile and declares their support for the Georgian
people and democracy as a threat.

Such legislation is prohibited in the European Union (EU), which has clearly stated that its adoption is
incompatible with the EU membership. In the current unstable and hostile geopolitical climate, drawing
closer to the EU guarantees our country's security, peace, social and economic well-being, and
democratic development.

Any member of parliament who supports this Russian law, whether today or in the future will bear
personal responsibility for jeopardizing Georgia's prospects for EU membership.

As Georgian citizens, we have enshrined our desire for European prosperity and security in our
Constitution. The choice for European development was made by our ancestors and is our choice too.
Russian law does not represent the choice of Georgia. Say no to Russian law!