On June 12, Levan Khabeishvili, chairman of the National Movement party, said that Mikheil Saakashvili would be an important factor in the defeat of Bidzina Ivanishvili, but what political role he will have in the process will be decided by the third president himself.

Khabeishvili said, "The talks that we are going to nominate Saakashvili as PM candidate is exaggerated. I said that Mikheil Saakashvili would be a certain factor in the defeat of Bidzina Ivanishvili. However, he will decide himself what political role he will have in this matter. Until now, Mikheil Saakashvili has repeatedly stated that he does not intend to be in Georgian politics."

"He is a citizen of Ukraine; he wants to get involved in Ukrainian politics. Among other things, this will happen for the benefit of our country. So far, this position is permanent, although there is still speculation. Mikheil Saakashvili will definitely be a factor in the defeat of Bidzina Ivanishvili," Khabeishvili said.