Georgia

Peace in Ukraine to improve regional situation and EU attitude to Georgia, Georgian PM says

Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed hope that the war in Ukraine will end "within a year at most", resulting in Georgia’s relationship with the European Union further improvement, Newsgeorgia media outlet reported on July 19.

19 July 2024, 10:07 AM

Georgian volunteer Zurab Iashvili dies fighting for Ukraine

A Georgian volunteer, Zurab Iashvili, died in a Lviv military hospital after being wounded in action, Georgia Online reported on July 15.

15 July 2024, 03:12 PM

Russia bans Georgian National Legion over terrorism claims

The Southern District Military Court of Russia recognized the Georgian National Legion as a terrorist organization on June 14, according to the website of the Russian Federal Security Service.

14 June 2024, 04:19 PM

Georgian PM to attend conference on Ukraine recovery after calling it ‘fallen country’

Georgia's pro-Russian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, who called Ukraine a “fallen country,” will participate in the International Conference on Reconstruction in Berlin on June 11-12, Georgia Online reported on June 10.

10 June 2024, 03:18 PM

Putin won't stop at Ukraine's borders, German defense minister says

Germany must be prepared for Russia to attack NATO by 2029, since Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s ambitions reach beyond Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on June 5.

5 June 2024, 10:47 PM

Georgia's Russia-inspired 'Foreign Agents' becomes the law

Georgia's scandalous 'Foreign Agents' legislation is now the law of the land after Parliament Speaker, Shalva Papuashvili, signed the bill into law on June 3.

3 June 2024, 02:44 PM

U.S. will conduct a 'comprehensive review' and introduce visa restrictions with Georgia over 'Russian law'

The U.S. will conduct a comprehensive review of its cooperation with Georgia over the 'Foreign Agents' law, also known as the 'Russian law', U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken announced on May 23.

24 May 2024, 09:53 AM

EU urges Georgia to withdraw ‘Foreign Agents’ bill per Venice Commission

Georgian officials were urged to take into account the recommendations of the Venice Commission and withdraw the scandalous law on “foreign agents” by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on X on May 22.

23 May 2024, 01:44 PM

EU proposes to cancel visa-free regime and impose other sanctions on Georgia over law on 'foreign agents' - FT

EU insists on imposing sanctions against Georgia, including suspension of visa-free travel with the bloc, in response to the law on “foreign agents” that was drafted under influence of Russia, the Financial Times reported on May 22, citing sources.

22 May 2024, 05:44 PM

Council of Europe urges Georgia to abandon 'Foreign Agents' bill (aka the 'Russian law' bill)

The Council of Europe (CoE)'s Venice Commission issued a critical opinion of Georgia's "Foreign Agents" bill that recently passed its third reading in the Georgian parliament.

22 May 2024, 02:35 PM

U.S. to offer Georgia massive support package should it abandon its 'Russian law' and anti-Western rhetoric

The U.S. could provide a large-scale package of economic and security support to Georgia if its government abandons its increasingly anti-Western rhetoric and stops attacking human rights, Politico reported, citing the relevant bill.

21 May 2024, 12:40 PM

U.S. plans sanctions on Georgian officials over 'Foreign agents' law

Washington is poised to impose sanctions on Georgian lawmakers, law enforcement officers, and potentially Russian agents involved in advancing a controversial "foreign agents" law, according to a May 20 report by Politico.

20 May 2024, 03:10 PM

White House urges Georgian PMs: Do not override veto on ‘Foreign Agents’ bill

U.S. National Security Council spokesperson called on members of Georgia's parliament to “show courage” and not to override the veto on bill on transparency of foreign influence, which was imposed by President Salome Zourabichvili, Adrienne Watson wrote on X on May 18.

19 May 2024, 03:49 PM

EU warns Georgia: "foreign agents" law could derail accession process

The European Union might freeze Georgia's accession application if the controversial "foreign agents" law comes into effect, The Financial Times reported on May 15, citing three unnamed EU officials.

16 May 2024, 03:13 PM

Georgia’s ‘Foreign Agents’ law threatens EU and NATO integration path

NATO cautioned the Georgian government that “foreign agents” law is incompatible with the country’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration, NATO spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah said on X on May 15.

15 May 2024, 05:58 PM

Mass brawl and protests in Georgian parliament over controversial 'foreign agents' law – video

A massive brawl broke out in the Georgian parliament between representatives of the ruling party and opposition MPs who were trying to reason with them on May 14.

14 May 2024, 07:40 PM

EU examines Georgian 'Russian Law' impact on integration

Foreign ministers from 12 EU nations seek insights into how the 'foreign agents' law in Georgia will impact its European integration, Echo of the Caucasus reported, citing a statement released by the ministers on May 13.

13 May 2024, 05:55 PM

Georgian committee approves ‘Russian Law’ in record time

The Legal Committee of the Georgian Parliament swiftly approved the "foreign agents" law in its third reading, taking just 67 seconds, reported Echo of the Caucasus on May 13.

13 May 2024, 01:35 PM

Students from Georgia's main universities announce mass strike to join anti-'Russian law' protests

Students from Georgia's major universities announced a mass strike to join the protests against the 'Foreign Agents' bill, also known as the 'Russian law', Echo of the Caucasus (Radio Liberty) reported on May 12.

13 May 2024, 01:08 PM

Situation tense in Georgia as Special Forces push protesters away from entrances to parliament - video, photos

The situation in central Tbilisi is tense as Special Forces move to push protestors of the 'Russian Law' away from parliament, Echo of the Caucasus (Radio Liberty) reported on May 13.

13 May 2024, 08:53 AM

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