Georgian authorities deploy unprecedented force as pro-EU protests spread nationwide
On the second night, protests spread to different cities as police increase crackdown
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Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1010: Georgian pro-EU protests turn violent as Ukraine condemns crackdown
Meanwhile, Ukraine's military successfully repelled a Russian assault on high-rise positions in Toretsk using FPV drones and captured radio equipment to lure enemy troops into deadly traps.
“Don’t let them steal your future”, former Ukrainian FM addresses protests in Georgia
Violent clashes erupted in Tbilisi on 29 November, as police deployed water cannons and tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters rallying against the government's decision to halt EU accession negotiations, resulting in injuries and numerous arrests.
Ukraine condemns violent crackdown on peaceful protests in Tbilisi
Ukraine’s MFA urged Georgia to respect its citizens’ European aspirations, resume reforms, and condemned halting EU talks amid democratic backsliding and Moscow’s influence.
Georgian businesses, diplomats, universities launch strikes after crackdown on pro-EU protesters
After yesterday’s announcement by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze that the country would suspend negotiations on EU membership…
Pro-Russian party cements victory. Can Georgia’s revolution succeed?
With police clearing protest camps and winter setting in, Georgia's opposition faces its last chance to force new elections before Georgian Dream's disputed victory cements the country's pivot to Moscow.
Georgian authorities remove opposition protest camp amid election result disputes
Two weeks after the parliamentary elections, the Georgian opposition camped out demanding a rerun of the vote won by pro-Russian Georgian Dream.
Georgia erupts as president slams Russia’s grip on disputed vote
Thousands flood Tbilisi streets as the president exposes alleged vote theft by the pro-Kremlin party’s shock win, morphing from state head to rebel leader overnight.
Georgia teeters on edge as pro-Russia party claims disputed win
Georgia's opposition is rallying supporters after the pro-Russian party claimed a tainted 54% victory, setting the stage for the Kremlin to tighten its grip on Europe.
Georgian president calls elections “Russian special operation,” refuses to recognize results
At the same time, the Prime Minister said the current ruling party, which claims victory, will approve the new government despite protests.
International observers: Georgian elections marred by pressure and intimidation
A joint observation mission reported numerous violations that support claims of election rigging by Georgia's democratic opposition.
Georgia’s opposition rejects parliamentary election results as pro-Russian ruling party claims victory with 54%
Opposition parties refuse to recognize results, plan protests, citing systematic violations and unprecedented pressure on voters.
Reuters: All sides claim victory in Georgia election as exit polls give different results
As Ukraine continues its fight against the Russian invasion, and amid growing concerns about Georgian Dream's democratic backsliding and apparent pivot toward Moscow—polls show that a majority of Georgians support EU and NATO membership.
Investigative journalist Christo Grozev: Kremlin plans to interfere in Georgia’s elections
"If Russia's plans work, it will be the end of a free Georgia as we know it," Grozev warned.
Georgia’s pro-Russian ruling party seeks constitutional majority in tomorrow’s election
Georgia's parliamentary election on 26 October will determine the country's path between European integration and Russian influence.
Bloomberg: Russian intelligence infiltrated Georgian state institutions amid push for EU, NATO membership
Documents obtained by Bloomberg reveal that from 2017 to 2020, Russian intelligence had access to sensitive data from Georgian energy companies, media platforms, and key government ministries. This infiltration coincided with Georgia’s efforts to distance itself from a pro-Russian stance and pursue closer ties with the West.
Georgia’s EU path “de facto halted” as European Council calls for democratic reforms
The Council emphasized the importance of free and fair parliamentary elections with unhindered access for observers.
European institutions halt contacts with Georgia’s government
The EU has halted high-level contacts with "Georgian Dream" government over its anti-Western stance. EU envoy Herczyński stressed democratic values and urged high voter turnout in the October elections.
EU deplores Georgia’s “family values” laws, warns of discrimination risks
The EU has condemned Georgia's new "family values" law, warning it could lead to human rights violations and jeopardize Georgia's path to EU membership. The law bans transgender transitions and same-sex adoptions, drawing parallels to Russia's restrictive legislation.
The world ignored Putin’s attack on Georgia. And so Ukraine was next
Today is exactly 16 years since 08.08.2008, when Putin began to put into practice his threats to the…
