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The Georgian government partially overcame the president's veto on the bill on foreign agents
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The Georgian government partially overcame the president's veto on the bill on foreign agents
27 May 2024

The Legal Committee of the Georgian Parliament approved overcoming the president's veto on the bill on foreign agents. Tomorrow the issue will be discussed at a plenary meeting of the country's parliament.

Georgian opposition parties supported the president's initiative on reforms and the European course
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Georgian opposition parties supported the president's initiative on reforms and the European course
27 May 2024

The opposition parties Girchi, Droa and Akhali made a statement that they would support the initiative of Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili to sign the Georgian Charter. The leaders of the Agmashenebeli Strategy, European Georgia and LELO parties also expressed their support.

Former Chairman of the Chechen Parliament Magomed Daudov headed the government of the republic
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Former Chairman of the Chechen Parliament Magomed Daudov headed the government of the republic
25 May 2024

Deputies unanimously supported the appointment of former speaker Magomed Daudov to the post of chairman of the Chechen government. Daudov's candidacy must be approved by the regional parliament, but the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has already congratulated his colleague on his new position.

Former head of government of Chechnya appointed assistant to the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
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Former head of government of Chechnya appointed assistant to the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
24 May 2024

The former head of the government of the Chechen Republic, Muslim Khuchiev, became an assistant to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, announced this in his Telegram channel.

Russia criticized the US for interfering in Georgian affairs
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Russia criticized the US for interfering in Georgian affairs
24 May 2024

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused the United States of “provocative events” that led to the severance of diplomatic relations between Georgia and Russia.

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.