Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has accused former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson of playing a key role in derailing peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in 2022, arguing that the conflict could have been brought to an end at an early stage.

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has accused the European Parliament of attempting to “silence free media” following the suspension of accreditation for journalists from pro-government broadcasters Imedi, Rustavi 2, and PosTV at the EP’s Brussels headquarters.

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has accused Brussels of bearing responsibility for violence during the October 2025 municipal election-day protests and called for the EU ambassador in Tbilisi, Paweł Herczyński, to be held accountable.

Georgia does not plan to change its current policy or impose sanctions against Russia, Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said on Thursday, commenting on Ukraine’s decision to appoint a new ambassador to Tbilisi after nearly four years.

Georgian authorities plan to file a complaint with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in the coming days over a recent investigation suggesting the possible use of chemical agents against protesters in late 2024, Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili told reporters on Thursday.

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, a leading figure in the ruling Georgian Dream party, has lashed out at the latest EU enlargement report, which says Georgia’s integration process has “effectively come to a halt” over the past year, News.Az reports, citing Georgian media.

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili is allegedly involved in organizing unrest in the country in collaboration with the opposition, Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said during a recent news briefing.

On Friday, Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili expressed concerns about "signs of preparations" among domestic opposition groups and non-governmental organizations to potentially replicate the controversial events of the 2020 parliamentary elections following this year's vote on Saturday.

Opposition parties in Georgia have allegedly prepared a scenario for a constitutional coup following the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 26, according to Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili.