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US and European politicians recalled the danger of Georgia falling under Russian influence
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US and European politicians recalled the danger of Georgia falling under Russian influence
23 May 2024

The law on foreign agents adopted by the ruling party of Georgia was copied directly from the Moscow leadership. This clearly contradicts the desire of the majority of the Georgian people to move towards the European Union and European integration. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated this.

Armenia confirmed rapprochement with the European Union
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Armenia confirmed rapprochement with the European Union
22 May 2024

Armenia will continue to increase cooperation and rapprochement with the European Union. Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated this during government hour in parliament.

Mikheil Saakashvili spoke out against the “calmification” of Georgia by the ruling party
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Mikheil Saakashvili spoke out against the “calmification” of Georgia by the ruling party
22 May 2024

Georgia's ruling party said the country needed to be calmed down. Calming the country is the new definition of dictatorship. Such calm reigns in the cemetery. This was stated by ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili at the next court hearing in Tbilisi.

The United States may publish information about possible connections between the Georgian elite and Russian intelligence services
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The United States may publish information about possible connections between the Georgian elite and Russian intelligence services
22 May 2024

The ruling Georgian Dream party, which recently adopted an unpopular law on foreign agents, may have relations with the Russian authorities and intelligence services. Revealing such connections among the Georgian elite would serve to undermine claims that it is defending the country's sovereignty and independence. This statement was made by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, citing a source in Washington.

European countries have proposed introducing sanctions against Georgia
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European countries have proposed introducing sanctions against Georgia
22 May 2024

The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Estonia proposed that the European Union impose sanctions against Georgia due to the adoption of the law on foreign agents. Among the proposed measures are the abolition of the visa-free regime in the EU for Georgian citizens, the freezing of funding for a number of programs and targeted sanctions against officials.

Armenia explained the sharp reduction in arms purchases from the Russian Federation
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Armenia explained the sharp reduction in arms purchases from the Russian Federation
21 May 2024

Armenia was heavily dependent on the Russian Federation, including on arms supplies. Reliance on one supplier is not safe. This was stated by the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan. He noted that Yerevan currently has 4-5 main arms import partners.

Students protest against the law on foreign agents in Georgia
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Students protest against the law on foreign agents in Georgia
21 May 2024

In Tbilisi, university students marched against the bill on foreign agents. Later, a larger student march was announced. Earlier, at a protest rally, participants burned the flags of the Russian Federation and the ruling Georgian Dream party near the parliament building in the capital.

The US will offer Georgia military and financial support to democratize the country
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The US will offer Georgia military and financial support to democratize the country
21 May 2024

The Georgian authorities can receive military support, economic assistance and visa liberalization from the United States. In return, it is important for Tbilisi to show progress on the path to democracy, POLITICO reports.

Mikheil Saakashvili called on the West to impose sanctions against Ivanishvili and the leaders of the Georgian Dream
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Mikheil Saakashvili called on the West to impose sanctions against Ivanishvili and the leaders of the Georgian Dream
20 May 2024

Targeted sanctions from Western countries are urgently needed in relation to the pro-Russian oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili and his entourage from the ruling Georgian Dream party. Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili stated this in an interview with Newsweek.

The Russian Foreign Ministry criticized France in connection with the address of the Georgian President
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The Russian Foreign Ministry criticized France in connection with the address of the Georgian President
20 May 2024

In Paris, they are hysterically looking for a place for a new New Caledonia, choosing between Georgia and Armenia. If France can free anyone, it is the Kanaks from the French yoke. This is what Russian Foreign Ministry representative Zakharova wrote in her TG channel.