On May 28, Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative, stated in Cyprus following an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers that the continued presence of Russian troops in Georgia and Moldova represents a threat to European security. Responding to a question on whether EU member states had reached consensus on a document of demands she had presented in the context of possible negotiations with Russia, Kallas emphasized that the issue was being actively discussed among ministers as part of broader security considerations.

"The ministers also put forward other concessions. As for Russian troops in Georgia and Moldova, this is one of the ideas, because when we are talking about the core security interests of Europe and when these countries are trying to be on the European path, the presence of Russian troops there is a clear security risk and it is in our interest for them to leave. No one is against this, so this is being discussed again," Kallas stated.

On the same day, Irakli Kobakhidze, the Georgian Prime Minister, commented on Kallas’ remarks regarding the withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgia and Moldova, stressing that consistency in safeguarding national interests was essential. He argued that political statements alone were insufficient and should be accompanied by concrete action, while also claiming that European institutions had historically acted against Georgia’s interests.

"Everyone should be consistent in protecting our national interests. We should not just make statements on specific topics. We should show through actions that the European bureaucracy is on the side of the Georgian people," Kobakhidze stated. He further added that "when it comes to protecting our national interests, other steps should follow and not something that artificially creates additional risks for the country in various directions. Therefore, everyone should be consistent in protecting our national interests. Statements should not be made only on specific topics. They should show us with actions that the European bureaucracy stands on the side of the Georgian people. Until now, the European bureaucracy has been on the opposite side for all these years and opposed the national interests of our Georgian people, Georgia," Kobakhidze stated.