The West has never tried to "drag Georgia into war," there is no doubt that we want peace - Degnan

U.S. Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan once again responds to the accusations of the trio who left the Dream and says in an interview with InterPressNews that the West has never tried "to drag Georgia into war.

She says it is even more disturbing when members of the ruling party spread this narrative, they are doing a disservice to the people of Georgia.

The West has never sought to “drag Georgia into war.” We have absolutely no interest in involving Georgia into war. As we have told Georgia’s leaders from the beginning, we understand Georgia’s sensitive position, given Russia’s occupation of Georgian territory and Georgia’s own experiences with Russian aggression. Those who repeat the narrative are doing Russia’s work by trying to divide Georgia at a critical point in its democratic development. Those suggesting Georgia would have received candidate status if Georgia were at war, or who tout the “second front” narrative, are spreading disinformation that is meant to create fear and confusion. It is even more troubling when those statements are echoed by members of the ruling party. They are doing the people of Georgia a tremendous disservice and distracting from the important work that needs to be done to bring people together and lead Georgia forward.