Georgia

The Georgian Interior Ministry detained 48 people during the dispersal of a protest rally in Tbilisi, including a journalist and a politician. The Ombudsman stated that there are no legal grounds for interfering in a peaceful rally.

In Tbilisi, special forces forcibly pushed protesters away from the parliament building and are detaining them. Protests continue over the decision of the authorities to suspend the country's European integration.

The embassy of Ukraine in Georgia checks reports of detention of a citizen of Ukraine during protests. Official requests were sent to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia to establish the identity and confirm the citizenship of the detainee.

The court in Georgia has arrested the opposition figure Nika Gvaramia after searches in the offices of opposition parties. Earlier, Ukraine imposed sanctions on 19 high-ranking Georgian officials who support the policy of Vladimir Putin.

In Tbilisi, police detained a Ukrainian citizen during anti-government protests, seizing pepper spray and a phone. The detainee faces up to 9 years in prison on suspicion of organizing group violence.

Irakli Kobakhidze called the opposition "liberal-fascist" and promised to destroy it. Thousands of protesters take to the streets of Tbilisi for the seventh day in a row, demanding a European course.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga has declared his rejection of new agreements such as the Minsk agreements. Russia is seeking to create a world of zones of influence and dictate new rules by force.

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The NSDC imposed 10-year sanctions against 19 representatives of the Georgian government, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The sanctions were imposed on politicians who support Putin's policies.

The United States condemns the violence of the Georgian Dream party against protesters and is preparing additional sanctions. Earlier, the US had already imposed visa restrictions on about a hundred Georgian officials. Ukraine has also imposed sanctions against the Georgian authorities.

The President of Ukraine enacted the NSDC's decision to impose sanctions on Georgian authorities who support the Rutin policy. Zelensky called on international partners to act in the same principled manner.

The President of Ukraine discussed strategic issues of international security with the head of the GUR. Zelenskyy announces sanctions against the Georgian government for its pro-russian stance.

Georgian police conducted a series of searches of opposition party offices and detained several opposition leaders. Among the detainees are Nika Gvaramia and other activists, some of whom report the use of force.

500 journalists from The Guardian and The Observer have begun a 48-hour strike over the possible sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media. The employees oppose the separation of the two publications, which have existed together since 1791.

During the night, 22 protesters were detained in Georgia, 15 people were hospitalized. The total number of people detained since the beginning of the protests has reached 293, and 162 people have been injured.

Three journalists were injured during protests against the termination of EU accession negotiations in Tbilisi. Security forces dispersed the protesters with water cannons and tear gas.

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The youth national team of Ukraine got into Group D at Euro 2025, where it will meet with Finland, the Netherlands and Denmark. The team will play its first match on June 12 against Denmark in Presov.

Thousands of people gathered outside the Georgian parliament to protest against the "Georgian Dream". Special forces use water cannons and tear gas, and protesters respond with fireworks and water.

The Georgian Interior Ministry reported 34 law enforcement officers detained and 12 injured during protests in Tbilisi. In 5 days, 147 victims were taken to medical institutions, one protester is in critical condition.

The Constitutional Court of Georgia did not accept for consideration the lawsuits of the president and opposition deputies regarding the cancellation of the results of the October 26 elections. The decision is final, two out of nine judges expressed a dissenting opinion.

In the center of Tbilisi, clashes broke out between protesters and police, as a result of which 26 people were hospitalized. The police detained 5 people, including a man who threw a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement officers.

Georgian Ambassador to the Czech Republic Tem Maisuradze announced her resignation due to the government's decision to suspend the EU accession process. Earlier, the ambassadors to Bulgaria, Italy, the Netherlands and the United States announced their resignations.

Mass protests against the policies of the government and the Georgian Dream party continue in the center of Tbilisi. Demonstrators accuse the authorities of deviating from the European course, and the police use force to disperse the actions.

Students went on strike at the Batumi University of Arts and other educational institutions of Georgia. The protesters oppose the government's decision to suspend negotiations with the EU until 2028.

In the Georgian capital, police used force against demonstrators protesting because of the authorities ' refusal to negotiate with the EU. Special forces use water cannons and tear gas.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemns the suppression of protests in Georgia and rejects statements about the "Ukrainian scenario". Georgian authorities suspended negotiations with the EU, prompting mass protests and detentions of 224 people.

In Georgian cities, students and schoolchildren are on massive strike because of the government's decision to freeze the process of negotiations on EU membership. The minister of education demands to resume training and threatens private institutions with revocation of licenses.

During the protests in Tbilisi, 224 people were detained for hooliganism and disobedience to the police. 113 law enforcement officers were injured, no serious injuries were recorded among the protesters.

Zurab Japaridze was detained on Chavchavadze Avenue after clashes with police over road closures. The opposition coalition "for change" is trying to establish the location of its leader.