"Threatening statements of Western officials about Georgia are aimed at creating fear and panic among people on the eve of the parliamentary elections and influencing the results of the elections," Georgian expert Zaal Anjaparidze told Paralel.Az.

He said that the final goal of the European Union officials' statements on the suspension of visa-free travel with Georgia, as well as the decision to freeze financial aid to Georgia, is to discredit the ruling "Georgian Dream" party and force the public to support the opposition parties.

According to the expert, Western diplomatic missions accredited in Georgia also actively participate in this process and try to play a role in the internal politics of Georgia: "The fact that the officials and representatives of other countries tell the citizens of Georgia who to vote for is a direct interference in the internal affairs of our country, it cannot be given any other name."