Parliament Speaker: “no communication” between Georgian, Ukrainian authorities over Zelenskyy addressing Georgian Parliament

There has been “no communication” between the Georgian and Ukrainian authorities over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressing the Georgian Parliament, Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili told reporters on Friday, in response to the local opposition's initiative over the matter.

Papuashvili highlighted it had been the opposition’s initiative to hold a video link address of the Ukrainian President to the Georgian lawmaking body, stressing the idea had not originated from Zelenskyy or his Government.

Our real help [for Ukraine] is political support, and, of course, [provision of] humanitarian aid. As for Zelenskyy's address, he has not addressed us [with such a request],” Parliament Speaker noted.

Papuashvili also added the opposition’s initiative would not be considered by the ruling party, and accused some opposition parties of “attempting to create hysteria” with their moves.

What we see from our opposition, in particular the United National Movement and Lelo [parties], is their attempt to create hysteria here, to drag Georgia into something that will be irreparable. Therefore, we have stated that we would not even consider initiatives by this part of the opposition,” Papuashvili said.

Khatia Dekanoidze, a leader of the United National Movement, said on Thursday Zelenskyy was “ready to address” the Georgian people in a video link to the Parliament in Tbilisi.