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Saakashvili
Bidzina Ivanishvili: Georgia’s Billionaire Wielding Power From the Shadows
As Georgia reels from ongoing protests over a Russian-style anti-foreign agent law, the country’s most influential oligarch has an interest in maintaining ties with Moscow.
May 11, 2024
Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: May 4, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 5, 2024
EU
Georgia Torn Between the EU and Russia
Mass protests against the adoption of a "foreign agent" law are gaining momentum in Georgia.
May 4, 2024
Ukraine
President Zelensky – Stop Ignoring Struggles for Freedom in Georgia and Belarus
President Zelensky: Ignoring democratic anti-Russian movements in Georgia and Belarus is unworthy of you and the cause you represent. Time to adjust your stance.
May 3, 2024
Georgia
Post-Soviet Georgia in 10 Dates
The former Soviet republic of Georgia has been rocked by mass protests over a Russian-style "foreign agent" bill that targets foreign-backed NGOs.
May 3, 2024
Georgia
OPINION: Transcaucasia as the New Great Power Play
Armenia and Georgia - moving in different directions.
May 1, 2024
Russia
Georgian Police Crack Down on ‘Foreign Agent’ Bill Protesters
The Caucasus nation has been gripped by anti-government protests since April 9, after the ruling Georgian Dream party reintroduced plans to pass notorious “foreign agents” law.
May 1, 2024
Georgia
Georgia's Youth Dominates Pro-Europe Street Protests
With large-scale demonstrations in Tbilisi continuing, Georgia appears to be launching its own version of Ukraine's 2013-14 pro-European Maidan protests.
April 20, 2024
Georgia
Large-Scale Protests in Georgia: What’s Happening and Why?
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.
April 17, 2024
Russia
Brawl in Georgia Parliament Over 'Foreign Influence' Bill
The ruling Georgian Dream party announced the proposal earlier this month, reviving a similar bill that was dropped a year ago after mass protests.
April 15, 2024
Kyiv
Contemporary Georgian Artist’s Links with Ukraine Only Strengthened by War
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, 2024
War in Ukraine
Georgian President Denounces Russian Plan for Navy Base in Breakaway Region
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, 2024
Europe
Tens of Thousands Rally in Georgia to Celebrate EU Candidate Status
Georgians welcome EU candidate status but doubts about the policy of the current government remain.
Dec. 16, 2023
Saakashvili
Georgians Сall For Ex-Leader's Release on Revolution Anniversary
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
1,500 Ukrainian Inmates Abducted in Kherson by Retreating Russians Still Imprisoned
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
Georgia
Georgia's Top Court Clears Move to Remove President
Political crisis brewing in Georgia.
Oct. 16, 2023