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Protesters storm Abkhazia parliament over Russia investment deal

Protesters in the self-proclaimed republic of Abkhazia stormed the parliament building in Sukhumi on Nov. 15, clashing with security forces over a controversial investment deal with Russia, Radio Liberty’s project Ekho Kavkaza reports.

17 November 2024, 06:45 PM

Protests near Kyiv's Central Railway Station cause train delays, traffic jams

Kyiv's central railway station was blocked by protests on the morning of June 28, Ukrainian Railways (UZ) reported on Telegram.

28 June 2024, 01:11 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

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

Ukraine mobilization law spurs trucker protest, disrupts Kyiv highway in Odesa Oblast

Truckers staged a protest against the law on mobilization, with trucks blocking the highway to Kyiv near the village of Savran in Odesa Oblast, as well as in Kirovohrad Oblast, public broadcaster Suspilne reported on May 18.

18 May 2024, 05:39 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

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

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

Tens of thousands march in Tbilisi against Georgia’s ‘Foreign Agents’ bill – Reuters

About 50,000 people opposing a “foreign agents” bill, also known as “the Russian law” for its similarity with Russian legislation targeting Kremlin’s critics, marched through the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on May 11, Reuters reported.

12 May 2024, 11:05 AM

Protesters call for Putin trial in Hague over Ukraine crimes — photos

Dozens gathered outside The Hague's Peace Palace in the Netherlands to protest the "inauguration" of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, urging accountability for war crimes, Sky News reported on May 7.

8 May 2024, 01:20 PM

Georgian President urges protesters to show restraint, not storm parliament

Georgian President Salomé Zurabishvili has urged citizens protesting "foreign agent" laws in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, to not storm the parliament building, according to Georgian news site Georgia.Online on May 1.

2 May 2024, 12:00 PM

Crackdown on protesters in Georgia halted, demostrations resume in front of parliament

Protesters against the "Foreign Agents" bill returned to the Georgian parliament after special forces stopped their crackdown overnight on May 1, Echo of the Caucasus reported.

1 May 2024, 02:39 PM

Georgian President demands that the crackdown of peaceful protests ends

Georgia's President, Salomé Zourabichvili demanded that the crackdown on protests against the "Foreign Agents" bill end, Georgia’s Internal Ministry reported.

1 May 2024, 09:29 AM

Georgia to join EU by 2030, ruling party leader boasts at pro-government rally

Georgia will become a member of the European Union by 2030, oligarch and founder of Georgia's ruling party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, boasted at a pro-government rally in front of parliament, SOVA reported.

30 April 2024, 02:38 PM

Thousands rally against ‘Russian Bill’ in Tbilisi, police resort to special measures - Video

A massive rally was held in Tbilisi on April 28 as Georgians flocked to the capital to protest the adoption of the 'On Transparency of Foreign Influence' bill, also known as the 'Foreign Agents Bill' or, simply, the 'Russian Bill', the BBC reported.

29 April 2024, 11:35 AM

Russia cancels Immortal Regiment processions, British intel suggests propaganda concerns

Russian authorities canceled Immortal Regiment march on May 9 due to fear of a drone attack and public discontent over the war against Ukraine, British intelligence reported on X on April 28.

28 April 2024, 05:39 PM

Farmers' protests cause grief for Ukrainians, and ‘shameful’ embarrassment for many Poles, says Polish political expert

Recent polls show that a majority of Polish citizens support the farmer protests at the Ukrainian border, but some of the protester's statements are not in line with Polish society, Polish political expert and editor-in-chief of the influential Polish magazine Krytyka Polityczna, Sławomir Sierakowski, said in an April 6 interview with NV.

9 April 2024, 12:13 PM

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