In an interview with Euronews, Georgia's Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili defended the police response to pro-European protests, citing violent groups among demonstrators. She acknowledged the right to protest but emphasized the need for peaceful demonstrations. The protests arose after the Georgian Dream party paused EU integration talks until 2028, following concerns over a controversial foreign influence law. Botchorishvili rejected claims of a pro-Russian shift, asserting Georgia's commitment to the EU and support for Ukraine.