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"Michael as a conductor"
What are they say about the governor of Saakashvili Ukrainian, Russian and Georgian politicians
On Saturday, May 30, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko officially introduced the new governor of the Odessa region - former President of Georgia Mikhail Saakashvili. At the same time, Poroshenko signed a decree on the assignment of Saakashvili citizenship of Ukraine. The new head of the region made a short speech in Ukrainian, and then switched to Russian: “What is now being decided in Ukraine is in many ways solving in Odessa. This is the southern capital of Ukraine and the capital of the Black Sea. ” The former president has already started work: he demanded to modernize the site of the regional administration and announced the reduction of "posts that have no sense." The appointment of Saakashvili caused a whole wave of comments on Russian, Ukrainian and Georgian politicians - both sharply negative and enthusiastic. Medusa has chosen the most interesting statements.
Igor Shevchenko
Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine
The correct and timely decision of the president! Odessa was very lucky!
If I had not been a minister, I would go to work for Mikhail in Odessa on a volunteer basis. In any case, I will help him restore order in the Odessa region and turn Odessa into an environmentally friendly, flourishing capital of the Black Sea.
Success and inspiration to you, friend Mikhail !!!
<...> I met Mikhail Saakashvili in 2006 in Davos. We were members of the Forum of Young Leaders of the World of the World Economic Forum (WEF Forum of Young Global Leaders). Subsequently, he and Lee Kuan Yu became my political idols of our time, because these people took meritocracy and achieved significant success in the development of their countries, Singapore and Georgia. Whatever their critics say, the results are obvious. I believe that very soon the Odessa region will feel positive changes due to the implementation of [policy] of meritocracy.
Anton Gerashchenko
Verkhovna Rada deputy, adviser to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine
Why is the appointment of Mikhail Saakashvili well for Ukraine?
Michael as a conductor will set the tone for reforms at the regional level for all other heads of regional administrations.
Mikhail himself, by his example, will show how to ruthlessly break the rotten structure of local authorities, which was ruthless, built on the nesting and corruption, resting on the foundation of circular bail.
Mikhail will not be silent if he does not agree with the incorrect or signs of sabotage by decisions of the central and local authorities. Do not bend it or intimidate it!
Now Odessa should become the locomotive of regional reforms in Ukraine.
As well as the Ministry of Internal Affairs - the locomotive of the structural reforms of the central authorities.
Vitaly Barvinenko
Verkhovna Rada deputy
There were different leaders in Odessa, now - a retired Georgian president. And what? Also an option! I must say that in other areas the situation is no better. There are expanses, and former deputies, and businessmen. In general, anyone, but not people who understand regional politics. By the way, after Saakashvili's performance, it seems that he was generally confusing the posts of the head of the region and mayor of Odessa. <...>
Georgian experts are a myth imposed on Ukraine. During all this time, none of the reforms promised by them has been implemented. Look at least at the state of health care and at the activities of Alexander Kvitashvili ( Minister of Health of Ukraine, in 2008-2010 - Georgian Health Minister - approx. Medusa ) to finally say goodbye to illusions. <...>
We should not allow the whole region [Odessa region] to become a hostage to oligarchic showdowns. First of all, it is necessary to hear in the regional council a report of Igor Palitsa with a clear explanation of why he leaves the post. This is necessary to understand local elites, what and where it was done wrong and in what vein to work further. While it seems that the club was fired only in order to employ Saakashvili.
Igor Kolomoisky
Businessman, Governor of the Dnipropetrovsk Region in 2014-2015.
About M. Saakashvili, I'm generally surprised. I think this is a temporary figure. Now he will hand over Odessa to the Russians, and then he will have to conquer it again. He will be prompted for some time by the governor, and then he will be replaced by some insignificance like Goncharenko.
By the way, the question is - how many citizenships do he have? I will probably surpass me. American, Georgian, Dutch, now also Ukrainian must be accepted. We will wait until Andrushko asks him about it.
Oleg Lyashko
Verkhovna Rada deputy, leader of the Radical Party
Throughout 45 millionth Ukraine, there was no citizen worthy to become the head of the Odessa Regional State Administration. By appointing foreigners to the posts in Ukraine, in my opinion, President Poroshenko humiliates the Ukrainian nation, recognizing the whole world that Ukrainians themselves are not able to restore order in their state. Maybe we and the president will write down the president from abroad?
Alexey Pushkov
Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs
Saakashvili forgot his promises to return to Tbilisi to lead Georgia. In Georgia, at best, he can lead the column of prisoners.
Konstantin Dolgov
The Russian Foreign Ministry of Russia on Human Rights, Democracy and the Supreme of Law
Saakashvili, accused of numerous crimes against the Georgian people, was appointed governor of Odessa, where neo -Nazis burned people with impunity. The deep symbolism of “democracy in Kiev”, still with the bashful benevolence of the observed West! Instead of moving towards national reconciliation, the Kyiv authorities continue to produce anti -law lawlessness and deepen the abyss between millions of citizens. The victim Fiasco in Georgia, Saakashvili, replenished the ranks of the bankrupt power of those who prefer in Ukraine. The result will be the same.
Konstantin Kosachev
Head of the International Committee of the Federation Council
Provisional decision. We all know to what state Mr. Saakashvili brought Georgia. You can recall his achievements in the field of internal reform of Georgia, but the fact that with his reckless actions he finally ruined the territorial integrity of Georgia and radically managed to spoil relations with his closest neighbor - Russia, speaks of a complete defeat of Saakashvili strategy. <...> How is a person with such a track record, to take such a credit history for some serious positions in any state? <...> It would seem to me illogical and unpromising for the country that does it. But most importantly, this is an additional stimulus in the relations of Ukraine with the outside world, in particular, with Georgia.
George Margvelashvili
President of Georgia
I do not understand his unworthy behavior. With this decision, Saakashvili insulted our state and the presidential institution. Career should be more important, and among them the citizenship of their country.
George Vashadze
One of the leaders of the Unified National Movement (founded by Mikhail Saakashvili)
This, of course, is the topic that the government should give to the public what they are going to do - whether Mikhail Saakashvili will be allowed to have dual citizenship. They must answer, and after that our comments and response will follow.
The legislation of Georgia provides for dual citizenship and, accordingly, this is quite possible, so a lot depends on the political decision of the authorities. Mikhail Saakashvili himself will not apply to anyone with a statement about the deprivation of Georgian citizenship.
Dmitry Medvedev
Prime Minister of Russia
Saakashvili - head of the Odessa region. Shapito show continues. The no -shaking is decorated ...
Nikolay Skorik
Deputy of the Verkhovna Rada, governor of the Odessa region in 2013-2014.
It is very strange that of the more than 40 million people of Ukraine, they could not choose a person for such an important position and appointed a person who, in their homeland in Georgia, was assigned to such a strategically important region for a number of crimes. This appointment is also strange in that Saakashvili's associates are already working in the Ukrainian government for a rather long time, but so far they have not shown anything. This appointment will not be able to consolidate politics, but on the contrary will make an even greater split.
Igor Palitsa
Governor of the Odessa region in 2014–2015
I am glad to choose the president. I really hope for Saakashvili's heavyweight. I really want him to get money from Kyiv and attract investments! In the inheritance, I convey to him what I did not succeed - to plant [deputy Sergei] Kivalov. I really hope in everything for Michael!