Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze addressed journalists by highlighting a notable shift in the discourse surrounding the Ukraine conflict. He remarked that statements made by the Georgian government over the past three years, for which they had been labeled as pro-Russian and anti-Western, are now being echoed verbatim by the new U.S. administration. This includes assertions regarding Ukraine, which were previously attributed to Georgia's leadership.

Kobakhidze's comments followed a statement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had remarked that while Russian President Putin had committed atrocities, the narrative suggesting that Ukraine could both defeat and destroy Russia lacked sincerity.

The Georgian Prime Minister emphasized that the Georgian government had successfully protected the country from the dire consequences unfolding in Ukraine. He expressed uncertainty regarding the success of the current U.S. administration in addressing what he described as the "Deep State," but he acknowledged that the Trump administration's policies, which he had previously criticized, have now been vindicated. According to Kobakhidze, the alignment of current U.S. positions with those previously articulated by Georgia underscores the accuracy of Georgia’s approach to the crisis in Ukraine.

Kobakhidze further reflected on the tragic outcomes of the conflict, pointing to the significant losses endured by Ukraine, including the loss of 20% of its territory, the destruction of over half of its energy infrastructure, and the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives. He argued that these outcomes were the result of broader global interests, which sacrificed Ukraine for motives that remain largely unaddressed. He specifically referenced Rubio's statement that it could take a century for Ukraine to recover to its pre-2014 state.

Drawing parallels to past discussions, the Prime Minister recalled that, three years ago, similar narratives were presented to Georgia, including claims of Ukraine’s impending victory and calls for Georgian participation in a second front. Despite these pressures, Georgia maintained a cautious stance, which Kobakhidze now regards as justified, especially in light of the unfolding events and the recent U.S. statements.