Kyiv condemns Georgian ads amid Ukraine's fight against Russia
- Ukraine's foreign ministry criticized a campaign by the ruling Georgian Dream party that used images of destroyed Ukrainian cities.
- The campaign aimed to associate opposition parties with the potential for war, leading to widespread condemnation from various political figures.
- The upcoming elections on October 26 could see Georgian Dream maintain power, raising concerns about their treatment of opposition parties.
Ukraine's foreign ministry condemned a political advertising campaign by the ruling Georgian Dream party, which featured images of destroyed Ukrainian cities ahead of the October parliamentary elections. The billboards juxtaposed stark images of devastation with vibrant scenes of life in Georgia, accompanied by a slogan urging voters to 'Choose peace.' This campaign aimed to associate the opposition with the potential for war, suggesting that a vote for them could lead to conflict. Ukrainian officials criticized the use of such imagery for political gain, emphasizing the suffering caused by Russia's invasion. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili and opposition leader Giorgi Gakharia also denounced the campaign, labeling it as shameful and offensive. The elections are set for October 26, with polls indicating that Georgian Dream is likely to remain the largest party, raising concerns about their intentions to suppress opposition parties if they win.