Former Prime Minister of Georgia and founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, has returned to politics after a break and rumors of his move to France. He officially announced his return by accepting the honorary position of party chairman. Ivanishvili, known for his influential status and role in Georgian politics, decided to actively participate in the political life of the country.
It is important to note that in recent years Bidzina Ivanishvili has not remained aloof from political events. In his statement, he emphasized the need to maintain a healthy atmosphere within the party. “He faints” (Russian: “Georgian Dream”), which indicates his fear for the existence of this political force.
Possible reason for Bidzina Ivanishvili’s return to politics
In fact, this may be due to the growing aggression of the Russian Federation towards Georgia. Since revanchist imperial narratives are growing in Russia in relation to “former Soviet republics”. And the Russian occupiers move the control-dividing strip in South Ossetia every month, killing Georgian citizens who may be in these places.
The politician himself is famous for lobbying the interests of the aggressor country (Russian Federation) in Georgia and has financial interests in the Russian Federation, which may be “official loyalty fee”. The same “scheme” also works for former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, who officially receives a disproportionately large salary in commercial government agencies of the Russian Federation.
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Who is Bidzina Ivanishvili?
Bidzina Ivanishvili, also known as the Kremlin's grise, wields significant influence in Georgian politics. His decision to return to active politics could have important consequences for the future political landscape in Georgia. It is worth noting that Ivanishvili is the largest shareholder of the Russian company “Gosprom”, controlling 1% of the shares of the state-owned enterprise, which emphasizes its economic influence in the country.
