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Ivanishvili warns of “catastrophe” if pro-EU opposition wins in Georgia

Founder and honorary chairman of the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, warned on Saturday, Oct. 26, that if the pro-European opposition forces win in Georgia's parliamentary elections, the country faces “catastrophe and ruin,” reports Echo of the Caucasus.

26 October 2024, 01:53 PM

Georgian ruling party leader vows to outlaw current opposition if elected

Bidzina Ivanishvili, leader of Georgia's ruling party Georgian Dream, has promised to ban the main opposition forces if his party wins a constitutional majority in the upcoming elections, Radio Liberty’s Ekho Kavkaza project reported on Oct. 26.

22 October 2024, 12:50 PM

Georgian Dream party initiates impeachment proceedings against President Zourabichvili

The ruling Georgian Dream party has initiated impeachment proceedings against President Salome Zourabichvili, according to Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, NewsGeorgia reported on Oct. 7ю

7 October 2024, 07:30 PM

Ukraine recalls envoy from Georgia over controversial embassy purchases

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has recalled the acting envoy to Georgia, Mykhailo Kharyshyn, over the purchase of washing machines for the embassy. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze shared this information, Echo of the Caucasus, a project of Radio Liberty, reported on Sep. 9.

9 September 2024, 06:03 PM

Georgian Railways scrap Russian locomotive deal amid US sanctions concerns

Georgia’s state-owned transportation company, Georgian Railways, has canceled an $80.5 million contract to purchase Russian-made locomotives due to U.S. sanctions, NewsGeorgia reported on Aug. 22.

22 August 2024, 02:15 PM

Georgia summons Ukraine volunteers for interrogation

Georgian volunteers who fought in Ukraine against Russia report being summoned for interrogation by the State Security Service of Georgia, Georgian outlet Sova reported on July 21..

21 July 2024, 12:34 PM

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

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