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Georgia
9 Georgian Opposition Parties Unite Against Georgian Dream
Nine Georgian opposition parties have formed an alliance to challenge the pro-Russian Georgian Dream, saying their primary goals are freeing political prisoners and ensuring “free and fair elections.”
March 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Georgian Speaker Calls Zelensky ‘Ungrateful,’ Rejects Support for Ukrainian Leadership
“We support the Ukrainian people. Neither Zelensky nor Brussels deserves our support; they are ungrateful people,” Shalva Papuashvili said.
Feb. 26, 2026
Russia
UK Sanctions Georgian Pro-Government Channels for Pro-Russian Disinformation
Britain accused the channels of spreading misleading narratives about the war, including content that undermines Ukraine or threatens its territorial sovereignty.
Feb. 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
EU Demands Russian Troop Withdrawal From Belarus, Georgia, Armenia and Transnistria in Ukraine Peace Framework
An internal EU paper circulated by Kaja Kallas calls for a ban on Russian military deployments in Belarus, Georgia, Armenia and Moldova’s Transnistria as part of any comprehensive Ukraine settlement.
Feb. 19, 2026
Georgia
Georgian Investigative Journalist Eliso Kiladze Arrested
Kiladze, a high-profile journalist known for her exposés, which have become a thorn in the side of the ruling party and some opposition figures, was seized outside her home this morning.
Feb. 18, 2026
Europe
ANALYSIS: The Smoke-and-Mirrors Rhetoric Shielding Georgia’s Outcast Autocracy
Although one may justifiably call Georgia’s current government pro-Russia, the approach is consciously subtle. Rather than extol Moscow, they prefer to denigrate the EU.
Feb. 15, 2026
US
Georgia Waiting ‘Patiently’ for US Reset After Vance Snub
Georgia was long seen as one of the most pro-Western states in the former Soviet Union. But relations have soured amid mass protests against the ruling pro-Russian Georgian Dream party.
Feb. 12, 2026
Iran
Tbilisi Tower Glows in Iranian Colors Amid Bloody Crackdown, Sparking Israeli Fury
Georgia ignites backlash after lighting Tbilisi’s TV Tower in Iran’s colors amid Tehran’s deadly crackdown. Israel rebukes the move as US pressure mounts over Georgia’s ties to the regime.
Feb. 12, 2026
EU
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders
Brussels has activated its “Suspension Mechanism,” targeting Georgia’s political elite in the first phase of restrictive measures. The decision is set to take effect in early March 2026.
Feb. 12, 2026
Georgia
EU Moves to Sanction Ports in Georgia and Indonesia Over Russian Oil Trade
The EU has proposed sanctioning ports in Georgia and Indonesia over their role in handling Russian oil, according to a document seen by Reuters.
Feb. 9, 2026
Georgia
Georgian Dream ‘Decimating’ Democracy as Human Rights Sharply Deteriorate
Mass arrests and jailing of opposition figures are among some of the measures reportedly stemming from repressive legislation and a rise in authoritarianism.
Feb. 7, 2026
Russia
Sanctioned ‘Shadow’ Tanker Busts Sanctions via Georgian Waters
The ship, which was previously blacklisted by Ukraine, is a textbook example of the aging, high-risk vessels Moscow uses to bypass Western energy embargos.
Feb. 6, 2026
UK
ANALYSIS: Georgia’s Disputed Parliamentary Speaker Calls UK MP ‘Corrupt’ Over Iran Influence Concerns”
Georgian Speaker Shalva Papuashvili lashes out at a UK MP as London probes claims Georgia is a sanctions-busting back door for Iranian shell firms and IRGC-linked cash.
Feb. 5, 2026
Zelensky
Ukraine Appoints New Ambassador to Georgia After Two-Year Diplomatic Freeze
Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Mykhailo Brodovych as Ukraine’s new ambassador to Georgia, ending a two-year vacancy.
Jan. 27, 2026
Georgia
Fragile Front: Trump Dispatches Vance to South Caucasus to Solidify Peace Deal
Donald Trump is betting on a signature foreign policy win in the South Caucasus, even as Georgia is sidelined and Azerbaijan’s opposition faces a fresh wave of arrests.
Jan. 24, 2026
Europe
Former Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili Sentenced to 5 Years in Money Laundering Plea Deal
Garibashvili is one of several former senior Georgian Dream officials facing corruption-related investigations and the first high-profile figure to reach a plea deal.
Jan. 12, 2026