Russian spy service: US plans to disrupt Georgian elections

The United States has reached an agreement on "cooperation" with the leadership of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) regarding Georgia, aimed at interfering in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

According to the press bureau of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), the US State Department is preparing to employ a new strategy to interfere in Georgia's parliamentary elections on October 26, 2024, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

The aim is to undermine the success of the current ruling party, the “Georgian Dream,” which is unpopular with Washington.

"The Americans have agreed on “cooperation” with the OSCE ODIHR leadership concerning the Georgian situation."

According to SVR data, "it is expected that the OSCE ODIHR will publish an interim report 10–20 days before the election, concluding that conditions for free and fair elections do not exist in the country."

"Once the first results of the vote are announced, a report will be issued stating that the electoral process does not meet democratic standards," the SVR press bureau noted.

The SVR reports that Washington plans to launch mass protests in Georgia to seize power by force.

Notably, Georgians are preparing for a crucial parliamentary election set for October 26, where all 150 parliamentary seats will be contested. Even though the election is months away, there is already a noticeable tension throughout the country.

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has portrayed the election as a decisive moment between "war and peace," urging voters to choose peace, spirituality, and a hopeful future.

Adding to the unease, recent information from the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service indicates that the United States might be attempting to sway the election, with suggestions of a possible "colour revolution."

This report underscores ongoing worries about external influences and Tbilisi's challenge in balancing its relations with the West while preserving its national sovereignty.