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Zurabishvili said that the heads of democratic countries have been informed about the events in Georgia
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Zurabishvili said that the heads of democratic countries have been informed about the events in Georgia
10 December 2024

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili said that she personally told the leaders of all the world's leading democratic countries about what is happening in Georgia. In this context, she noted that the number of meetings and telephone conversations she has held is countless, and the number of interviews with foreign media has exceeded 300.

Georgian authorities reported the detention of 15 Russian citizens at rallies
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Georgian authorities reported the detention of 15 Russian citizens at rallies
10 December 2024

Fourteen citizens of the Russian Federation were detained at protests in Georgia from November 28 to December 9. The corresponding message was posted on the Facebook page of the Russian Interests Section at the Swiss Embassy.

Russia Announces Conditions for Resuming Funding for Abkhazia
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Russia Announces Conditions for Resuming Funding for Abkhazia
10 December 2024

Russia may provide payments to Abkhazia if it stops playing out agreements to the detriment of Moscow. This was stated by the first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Konstantin Zatulin.

Georgia calls for investigation into attacks on journalists covering protests
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Georgia calls for investigation into attacks on journalists covering protests
10 December 2024

Over the past 10 days, Georgian police and special forces have harmed more than 70 journalists and cameramen covering protests in support of European integration. One of the high-profile episodes was the attack on the TV Pirveli film crew. This was announced by the Office of the Media Ombudsman of Georgia.

EU Ambassador to Georgia Warns Authorities of Consequences of Dispersing Protests
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EU Ambassador to Georgia Warns Authorities of Consequences of Dispersing Protests
9 December 2024

The level of violence and brutality against protesters in Georgia is deeply concerning. This was stated by EU Ambassador to the country Pawel Gerchinsky.

Following increasing attacks on activists, protesters in Georgia will be banned from covering their faces
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Following increasing attacks on activists, protesters in Georgia will be banned from covering their faces
8 December 2024

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze promised that the ruling party would pass a law banning protesters from covering their faces in various ways. The statement was made in response to the increasing number of attacks on activists, oppositionists and representatives of the independent press, in particular the TV Pirveli film crew.

The regions of the North Caucasus Federal District tested blocking the foreign segment of the Internet
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The regions of the North Caucasus Federal District tested blocking the foreign segment of the Internet
8 December 2024

Since December 6, access to foreign resources has been restricted for a day in Dagestan - until 16:00 on December 7. This was reported by local telecom operators. The region experienced disruptions in the operation of messengers, in particular WhatsApp and Telegram. According to the Dagestani publication Chernovik, access to some sites and services has also been blocked in Ingushetia and Chechnya.

Police in Georgia disperse night protests again
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Police in Georgia disperse night protests again
7 December 2024

At night in Tbilisi, police dispersed protesters using water cannons and tear gas. This is the first rally dispersal in three days.

Abkhazia has announced a shortage of money for security forces and public sector employees due to Russia's cessation of funding
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Abkhazia has announced a shortage of money for security forces and public sector employees due to Russia's cessation of funding
7 December 2024

The authorities of Abkhazia have announced a shortage of money for salaries after the suspension of funding from the Russian Federation. There are not enough funds even to pay salaries to public sector employees and security forces.

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Ramzan Kadyrov's "Direct Line"
6 December 2024

Ramzan Kadyrov made a number of loud statements during his annual "direct line". He arrived at the broadcast location in a "trophy" BRADLEY IFV together with Ukrainian prisoners of war. Kadyrov offered one of them "to shoot himself and die as a hero", but he refused the offer. Immediately before the "direct line", the head of Chechnya confirmed the strike of a Ukrainian drone on the Kadyrov regiment building. More details in our video report.