Georgia now has its own Medvedchuk

Money is provided in exchange for the betrayal of national interests and for lobbying on behalf of Russian interests within their own countries.

For example, the Georgian pro-Russian party Solidarity for Peace has proposed that Russia “resume strategic cooperation” by signing a new St. George's Treaty. This treaty, established in the eighteenth century, approved the transfer of Tbilisi to Moscow's protectorate.

Party chairman Mikhail Zhgenti noted that the “direction” of cooperation is “being specified.” Still, he stated that it will take into account Russia's alleged growth in “geopolitical role both in the world and in the region.”

“The main essence of our appeal will be the establishment of new relations and a new agreement based on the current reality,” said the pro-Russian politician, who is reportedly working for Russian interests.

This is occurring despite the ongoing war and Russia's occupation of parts of Georgia. Furthermore, Russia is expected to invest in Ukrainian political projects, similar to its previous investment in Medvedchuk.

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About the author. Boryslav Bereza, public activist, former Member of Parliament of Ukraine

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Viktor Medvedchuk was a member of the Ukrainian parliament and a co-leader of the pro-Kremlin Opposition Platform – For Life party, which was banned in March due to the Russian invasion.

Medvedchuk, who was widely believed to be Russian President Vladimir Putin's right-hand man in Ukraine, was detained and later exchanged with Russia in a prisoner swap in 2022.