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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

Ukrainian consul rushes to Polish border as protestors impede passenger traffic

The Ukrainian consul urgently traveled to the Yagodin-Dorohusk border crossing point following reports of Polish protesters stopping passenger buses, Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Zvarych announced via Facebook on March 11.

11 March 2024, 09:30 PM

Poles block buses from Ukraine — passengers detained without explanation

Polish protesters and police at border checkpoints are halting buses traveling to and from Ukraine, detaining passengers without explanation, Oleksandr Kubrakov, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister reported on X on March 11.

11 March 2024, 05:50 PM

Polish farmers realize ‘protests are being used by radical politicians and Russian special services,’ Deputy Economy Minister says

Polish farmers protesting on the border with Ukraine have realized that their actions are being used by Russian special services to create hostility between Ukrainians and Poles, Deputy Economy Minister Taras Kachka said on national television on Mar. 2.

3 March 2024, 11:25 AM

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