Georgia

Clashes broke out near the Georgian parliament between police and demonstrators over the refusal to negotiate EU membership. Law enforcement officers used special equipment, there are victims on both sides.

The Lari exchange rate fell by 3. 76 Tetri against the dollar and 4.41 Tetri against the euro after the government announced a freeze in EU accession negotiations. The official exchange rate for the weekend is set at 2.7794/€1 and 2.9348/ € 1.

Spontaneous protests resume in Tbilisi and Batumi over the government's decision to freeze EU membership until 2028. Protesters are gathering near the parliament and Europe Square, despite yesterday's use of tear gas.

Georgian prime minister Ilkli Kobakhidze accused EU ambassador Pavel Gorchinsky of interfering in the electoral process and disinformation. Kobakhidze threatened a diplomatic response if the ambassador did not change his behavior.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has condemned the use of force against peaceful protesters in Tbilisi and the suspension of EU accession negotiations. Ukraine has called on the Georgian authorities to respect the right to protest and return to European integration reforms.

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba draws parallels between the actions of the Georgian authorities and the Yanukovych regime. The former head of Ukrainian diplomacy warns Georgians against losing their freedom and being absorbed by Russia.

EU Ambassador Pavel Nerchinsky commented on the refusal of the Georgian government to negotiate accession to the EU. According to him, this decision contradicts the policies of previous governments and the wishes of the majority of Georgians.

Security forces used special equipment to disperse a thousandth protest near the Georgian parliament after the government refused to negotiate EU membership. 43 people were detained and dozens of people were injured, including 32 policemen.

Georgian interior ministry officials have condemned the authorities ' decision to suspend EU membership until 2028. Protests broke out in the country, and diplomats declared the threat of isolation of the state.

The situation between law enforcement officers and protesters has worsened near the Georgian parliament. The police used water cannons and tear gas, there are wounded on both sides, detentions began.

Clashes broke out in Tbilisi between police and protesters outside the parliament after the suspension of negotiations with the EU. President Zurabishvili personally joined the special forces.

Salome Zurabishvili said that the government's refusal to negotiate with the EU is a constitutional coup. According to her, this means a change in the country's course from Europe to Russia.

Spontaneous protests began in Tbilisi and other cities of Georgia after the prime minister announced his refusal to negotiate EU membership until 2028. Protesters blocked Rustaveli Avenue, and the authorities are pulling together security forces and water cannons.

The Georgian government refuses to negotiate EU membership and budget grants until the end of 2028. The decision was announced after a resolution of the European Parliament condemning the parliamentary elections in Georgia.

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the parliamentary elections in Georgia on October 26 due to numerous violations. The EU is demanding repeated elections and sanctions against Georgian officials, including the Prime Minister.

Mikhail Kavelashvili has been nominated as a presidential candidate from the ruling Georgian Dream party. For the first time, the president of Georgia will be elected not by the population, but by the Electoral College on December 14.

On December 14, the Georgian parliament will hold presidential elections through a 300-member Electoral College. The inauguration is scheduled for December 29, and the opposition does not recognize the legitimacy of the process.

In Tbilisi, the opposition protests the results of the parliamentary elections, which it considers to be fraudulent. Four opposition parties and the president refused to recognize the legitimacy of the new parliament.

Ukrainian musicians and artists from Sweden, Norway, and Georgia will perform original programs every weekend. The program will run until January 19.

Georgian activist Natia Dzidziguri reported being sexually harassed by police after being detained at a protest rally. The incident occurred during the dispersal of a tent camp on Chavchavadze Avenue on November 19.

A 24-year-old Georgian fighter Levan Lokhishvili has been killed in an explosion of an enemy drone in Kherson Region. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, 74 Georgian volunteers have been killed.

Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the Kyiv RMA, met with representatives of Tuscany to discuss the security situation and the Victory Plan. The parties agreed to expand the network of twin communities and help restore infrastructure.

The Ombudsman presented a document with 15 stories of Ukrainian prisoners about russia's violation of the Geneva Conventions. Since the beginning of the war, Ukraine has managed to return 3,767 military and civilians.

Georgian police forcefully dispersed peaceful protesters near Tbilisi University who were demanding new parliamentary elections. Law enforcers pushed the demonstrators off the roadway, and 16 people were detained.

The Ukrainian national soccer team defeated Albania 2-1 in a Nations League match. Thanks to this victory and the Czech Republic's win over Georgia, Ukraine took second place in the group and qualified for the playoffs for a place in Division A.

Today at 21:45, the Ukrainian national team will play Albania in the last match of the Nations League. A victory could put the team in second place in the group and give them a chance to be promoted to League A.

The President of Ukraine called on the EU to put pressure on Russia to start adequate negotiations. Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia could be forced to peace by limiting its money and power.

In Georgia, police detained 16 people during a crackdown on a protest against the results. Among the detainees is a TV company operator, and three people have already been released on bail.

Georgian police liquidated the opposition's tent city near Tbilisi University after the ultimatum was not fulfilled. The protests were caused by the opposition's disagreement with the results of the parliamentary elections, where the Georgian Dream party won.

The head coach of the Ukrainian national team, Serhiy Rebrov, did not speak at the press conference because of the interpreter who wanted to translate into Russian. The coach expressed his condolences to the victims of the shelling and offered to communicate in English.