Contents tagged with Mikheil Saakashvili
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Saakashvili claims to have found a job in Europe
Mikheil Saakashvili, the former president of Georgia, leader of the Ukrainian party "Movement of New Forces" said that he found a job in the Netherlands where he now lives. He said on Facebook that he “agreed with the Speakers Academy of the Netherlands on cooperation."
"While I'm in Europe, I'll make a living by giving lectures. In the Academy, there is a very cool team. They impressed me with a good knowledge of the specifics of our region and the right values. I hope that I will not have to …
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Saakashvili preparing to return to Ukraine
The former president of Georgia and former governor of the Odessa region, Mikhail Saakashvili is getting ready to come back to the country that deported him not too long ago. "I am preparing to return to Ukraine; Ukrainian students should prepare for my return to Ukraine," the politician said on NewsOne on Friday, March 30.
Saakashvili is presently travelling through Europe on a mission for tourism education. "Several meetings are planned in the next few days. In a couple of days I will meet …
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Saakashvili accuses Ukrainian President Poroshenko of impeding the implementation of reforms in Odessa region
Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili wrote on his Facebook page that President Petro Poroshenko hindered the implementation of reforms in Odessa Oblast, and that the Ukrainian people would definitely not elect him for a second term.
"Today Petro Poroshenko touched upon the issue of me at his press conference. He said that he invited me to Odessa and gave me opportunities, and that I betrayed his trust. The president, to put it lightly, told a lie. He invited me as a combat general …
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Nine political parties demand return of Saakashvili to Ukraine
Nine political parties in Ukraine have signed a joint statement demanding authorities to ensure the return of the former President of Georgia and ex-governor of the Odessa region, Mikheil Saakashvili, to Ukraine and provide him with an opportunity to defend his interests in court.
The statement was backed by the following political parties: Fatherland, Democratic Alliance, Civic Position, People’s Control, the European Party of Ukraine, Samopomich (Self-Reliance), Svoboda, Hvylya (The Wave), …
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Saakashvili's lawyers file appeal with European Court of Human Rights over his expulsion from Ukraine
The defense of Mikheil Saakashvili, former Georgian president and leader of the political party Rukh Novykh Syl (Movement of New Forces), filed an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding his expulsion from Ukraine, his lawyer, Ruslan Chernolutsky.
"The documents have already been sent to the ECHR ... We will try to restore justice through European authoritative bodies," he said.
According to Chernolutsky, Ukraine had no right to expel a person under investigation from …
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Media: Saakashvili was deported to Poland on a charter flight which cost 8,000 euros
The Polish charter plane that carried the ex-President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili to Poland cost 8,000 euro, as reported by journalists from the TV program, Schemes.
It is said that the rented Hawker Beechcraft Premier 1A airplane, with the onboard number SP-RDW, flew out at 16:33 on February 12th from the Boryspil airport to Warsaw. The plane is registered in Poland and belongs to Jet Story airline.Journalists found that the Ukrainian company, Sky Handling, helped to organize this flight …
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Saakashvili says Ukrainian authorities want to deport him to Poland
In an interview with the Georgian TV channel Rustavi 2, former Governor of the Odessa region Mikheil Saakashvili said that the Migration Service of Ukraine has decided to deport him to Poland.
At the same time, Saakashvili stressed that "no matter what happens next, he will continue peaceful struggle for change of power" in Ukraine. He also added that his extradition to Georgia could lead to mass demonstrations in Ukraine.
On July 26th, President Petro Poroshenko terminated Saakashvili’s …
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Saakashvili promises to present alternative Ukrainian government and presidential candidates proposal
Mikheil Saakashvili, leader of the Movement of New Forces party, has promised to present a proposal for an alternative government with ten presidential candidates before the next rally on February 18. He announced this at an assembly on European Square on Sunday, Ukrayinska Pravda reports.
“Before February 18 we will present an alternative government and ten new presidential candidates, from which you will have to choose,” he said.
According to Saakashvili, the Movement of New Forces’ website …
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Putin’s press secretary speaks of Russian President’s unofficial contacts with Poroshenko
A number of President Vladimir Putin’s meetings and contacts, even with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, are not of a non-public nature, stated Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov on the program “Actors with Nailya Asker-Zade” which was broadcast on Rossiya 1 on Sunday.
According to Peskov, the president’s “intense workday” is not limited to the “dozens” of meetings, press conferences and talks which end up in the media.
“It is much more intense and thoughtful than can be seen on TV. …
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Georgia awaits Kyiv's decision on extradition of Saakashvili
Interfax-Ukraine reported on Saturday, January 20 that the Georgian Prosecutor's Office has sent all necessary materials for the extradition of former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili to its Ukrainian counterpart, and now awaits a final response from Kyiv. This was announced by Natia Songulashvili, a Prosecutor with the General Prosecutor's Office and a member of the Prosecutor's Council of Georgia.
"The Prosecution has enough evidence, which, we believe, should be the basis for a …