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US
The moves follow Georgia’s adoption of a Russian-style “foreign influence” law which critics say is meant to stifle dissent against the government.
May. 25
Putin
Now living in exile in Tbilisi, anti-Kremlin Russians have watched weeks of mass protests against the “foreign influence” law with a mix of admiration and worry.
May. 20
Georgia
Kurt Volker, former US ambassador to NATO and currently Distinguished Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), writes a personal appeal to his friends in Georgia.
May. 19
Georgia
Georgian President Zourabishvili on Saturday put a mostly symbolic veto on the "foreign influence" law that sparked protests and warnings from Brussels it would undermine Tbilisi’s European dreams.
May. 19
Georgia
Georgian lawmakers passed the controversial law, which would brand hundreds of civil society organisations and media outlets as foreign agents, by 84 votes in favour and 30 against.
May. 16
Russia
The pro-Russian forces in the Georgian parliament have managed to push through a divisive bill many see as Russian-inspired and anti-Western.
May. 14
US
Initial reports said two US citizens and one Russian citizen were among the 20 arrested at the ongoing protest against what many have called a Kremlin-inspired bill.
May. 14
EU
The bill has sparked weeks of demonstrations in the small Caucasus country. Protesters fear that if passed, the legislation will jeopardize Georgia's longstanding goal of joining the EU.
May. 13
Saakashvili
As Georgia reels from ongoing protests over a Russian-style anti-foreign agent law, the country’s most influential oligarch has an interest in maintaining ties with Moscow.
May. 11
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May. 5
EU
Mass protests against the adoption of a "foreign agent" law are gaining momentum in Georgia.
May. 4
Ukraine
President Zelensky: Ignoring democratic anti-Russian movements in Georgia and Belarus is unworthy of you and the cause you represent. Time to adjust your stance.
May. 3
Georgia
The former Soviet republic of Georgia has been rocked by mass protests over a Russian-style "foreign agent" bill that targets foreign-backed NGOs.
May. 3
Russia
The Caucasus nation has been gripped by anti-government protests since April 9, after the ruling Georgian Dream party reintroduced plans to pass notorious “foreign agents” law.
May. 1
Georgia
With large-scale demonstrations in Tbilisi continuing, Georgia appears to be launching its own version of Ukraine's 2013-14 pro-European Maidan protests.
Apr. 20
Medvedev called Georgian President Zurabishvili "expired," and said rejecting elections once led to hangings on lampposts.
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