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Georgia
The Georgian parliament passed a law very similar to Russia’s law on so-called “foreign agents,” restricting the work of public organizations. People have taken to the streets.
Apr. 17
Russia
The ruling Georgian Dream party announced the proposal earlier this month, reviving a similar bill that was dropped a year ago after mass protests.
Apr. 15
Kyiv
Much of Avtandil Gurgenidze’s art reflects the affection he has had for Ukraine and its people since his first visit almost 20 years ago.
Feb. 16
War in Ukraine
Ochamchira is a seaside town located near Georgia’s key maritime location of Anaklia on the Black Sea and has been a base for Russian patrol vessels in the Black Sea since 2009.
Feb. 6
Europe
Georgians welcome EU candidate status but doubts about the policy of the current government remain.
Dec. 16, 2023
Saakashvili
Mikheil Saakashvili spearheaded the Rose Revolution in 2003 and led the nation for nine years before going into exile. After his return, he was arrested on "abuse of power charges."
Nov. 24, 2023
Russia
As the Russians retreated from Kherson last November they looted shops, stripped museums, lifted statues of 18th-century heroes, removed WWII memorabilia and took away 2,000 Ukrainian prisoners.
Nov. 16, 2023
Russia
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, who authorised the military action in 2008, defended Moscow’s actions in a statement marking the anniversary.
Aug. 9, 2023
Propaganda
Russian “media outlet” says a change to Ukrainian legislation is part of a “black transplant” conspiracy involving the government, Ukrainian lawmakers, and the wife of the former Georgian President.
Jul. 27, 2023
Ukraine
A draft appeal to the President of Georgia has been registered in the Parliament of Ukraine, but is waiting for approval from the deputies in the hall of sessions.
Jul. 14, 2023
Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia considers Ukraine’s decision to expel the Georgian ambassador “an extreme form of escalation of diplomatic relations.”
Jul. 7, 2023
Saakashvili
The former Georgian leader is in jail and needs medical attention. As a gesture of goodwill, the Georgian government should let him go abroad and be treated.
Jul. 4, 2023
Ukraine
During a court hearing shown on television Monday, Saakashvili lifted his shirt to show his ribs protruding from his chest, a hollow abdomen, and skin clinging tightly to his bones.
Jul. 4, 2023
Georgia
Mikheil Saakashvili, the former president of Georgia, attended his latest court appearance by video link and those who saw the footage were shocked by his physical deterioration.
Jul. 3, 2023
Russia
Georgian opposition group paraphrased the words the Ukrainian military famously said to Russian invaders on Snake Island – including the original expletive.
May. 19, 2023
Medvedev called Georgian President Zurabishvili "expired," and said rejecting elections once led to hangings on lampposts.
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