Georgia

The Lithuanian ambassador to Tbilisi was summoned to the Georgian foreign ministry in connection with Vilnius ' "gross interference in internal affairs" in connection with Lithuania's criticism of Georgia's adoption of the law on foreign agents and the participation of the Lithuanian Foreign Minister in protests against the document.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the unfriendly and distorted statements of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze about the events in Ukraine. The ministry called on Georgian politicians to refrain from repeating Russian statements about Ukraine.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told reporters that no one will wait for the Maidan in Georgia.

Hungary is likely to lose its influential EU enlargement portfolio due to its pro-russian stance and opposition to aid to Ukraine and sanctions.

Speaker of the Georgian parliament Shalva Papuashvili promised to sign the controversial law on" foreign agents " instead of the president, after which the document will come into force.

Georgia's president called on citizens to collect signatures in a referendum against a controversial law on "foreign agents" after parliament overrode her veto, promising to prepare a response on October 26.

The European Commission reiterated the EU's position that the law adopted in Georgia "contradicts the basic principles and values of the European Union.

Georgia's parliament overrode a presidential veto and passed a controversial law on "foreign agents" that critics say is inspired by Russia and could hinder the country's European aspirations.

Protesters gather in Tbilisi, Georgia, against the controversial “foreign agents” law, with the epicenter of the protest in parliament, where the ruling party intends to override a presidential veto of the law.

Recently, Birkadze has been appearing in the media as a political expert. He even appeared on the air of a telethon, where, however, he attracted attention not for his in-depth analysis, but for a very characteristic remark.

Finland will do everything to ensure Ukraine's victory in the war against Russia, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said.

The Legal Committee of the Georgian Parliament did not uphold President Salome Zurabishvili's veto of the draft law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" - the so-called "foreign agents" law.

The United States begins to reconsider bilateral cooperation with Georgia and imposes visa restrictions due to Georgia's "foreign agents" law, which undermines democracy and suppresses dissent.

The U. S. Senate is preparing a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on Georgian politicians responsible for the Foreign Agents Act, which impedes Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration.

Lawyers for former Georgian President Saakashvili will appeal the European Court of Human Rights' decision to dismiss his complaint of political persecution and unfair investigation, arguing that he was wrongfully convicted for using his presidential pardon powers.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused the “party of global war” of assassinating Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and said he could be the next target, suggesting that a dangerous force is trying to destabilize Georgia.

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that there was no violation of his rights in the criminal proceedings against Mikheil Saakashvili in Georgia, finding the charges to be substantiated and the trial to be fair.

Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili claims political persecution in the criminal cases against him, alleging violations of his right to defense and the impartiality of judges, and is appealing to the European Court of Human Rights.

Several EU countries are pushing for sanctions against Georgia, including the suspension of visa-free travel, in response to Georgia's attempts to introduce a law on "foreign agents" similar to russian law, despite EU warnings and mass protests.

The Venice Commission has called on Georgia to repeal the Foreign Agents Act, criticizing it as an obstacle to freedom of assembly, expression, privacy and public participation, leading to the stigmatization and destruction of NGOs and media outlets that receive foreign funding, which ultimately harms open debate, pluralism and democracy.

The U. S. Congress may consider providing Georgia with economic and military assistance, including preferential trade, improved market access, visa liberalization, and military support for territorial defense against Russian aggression, if Georgia abandons its anti-Western rhetoric, respects human rights, and withdraws its Russian-like "foreign agent" law.

Georgia's parliament plans to override the president's veto of the controversial "Russian law" during the next session week.

Georgia passed a controversial law on "foreign agents" despite massive protests, triggering potential US sanctions against officials responsible for undermining democracy.

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, supported the decision of Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili to veto the controversial law on "foreign agents," calling it an opportunity to ensure that Georgia remains on the European path that its population supports.

During a telephone conversation, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the peace summit in Switzerland and a bilateral security agreement with Slovenian Prime Minister Golob.

The chairmen of the foreign affairs committees of the US, EU, Ukraine and other countries have condemned Georgia's controversial "foreign agents" law, saying it undermines democracy and contradicts Georgia's goal of Western integration.

Turkey remains committed to Georgia's integration into the EU and NATO, hoping that the current events in the country will be resolved in favor of the Georgian people, as Turkish President Erdogan stated during the Georgian Prime Minister's visit to Ankara.

Georgia's application for EU membership will be frozen if the controversial Russian-inspired law on "foreign agents" is passed.

Tens of thousands of people protested in Tbilisi and other Georgian cities against the controversial law on "foreign agents," and the foreign ministers of Estonia, Iceland, and Lithuania joined the rally.

If Georgia wants to stay on the path to the European Union, it cannot have one foot in Moscow, says Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis.