Georgia, Russia

Protests lay bare a clash of values and interests as Georgia navigates a Russia-West standoff
Georgia is convulsed by political upheaval again after its pro-Moscow government, fresh off parliamentary elections denounced as rigged by its critics, decided to suspend negotiations for the small former Soviet republic to join the European Union.
Georgia’s moment of truth: Protesters demand Western path not Russian past
All the while neighbouring Russia trains a close eye, comparing events to Ukraine’s “Maidan”, when its unpopular president was ousted by pro-EU protesters in February 2014 and Russian troops and their proxies moved in to seize parts of the country.
Anti-Russian Protests in Georgia Turn Violent, Dozens Hospitalized
Georgia has experienced violent clashes during opposition protests against the suspension of talks for the ex-Soviet nation to join the EU.
Georgia at 'tipping point' as pro-West protesters clash with security forces
The ancient streets of Georgia's capital city were again choked with smoke on Sunday night, as anti-government protests continued into a fourth consecutive night.
Georgia unrest: Massive protests challenge Russian influences
Kremlin propagandists claim that the West drives the anti-government protests in Georgia. This is the familiar narrative from the Russian Federation, suggesting that the people have taken to the streets because Georgia is moving toward the European Union,

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Will the West betray or save anti-Putin protesters in Georgia?
If brutish local police were Georgia’s only threat, pro-European protesters might be on solid ground. Speaking to your ...
Protests explode in Georgia over paused bid for EU membership. President accuses Russia
Protests overtook the streets of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, after the government paused its efforts to join the ...
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Georgia protests: What’s behind them and what’s next?
Who is protesting in Georgia and why? Protests erupted on Thursday after Kobakhidze announced that Georgia would suspend ...
Protests in Georgia, explained
For the fifth day in a row, Georgians are holding massive protests in the country's capital, Tbilisi. The final straw ...
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Trump Might Soon Face a Crisis in Georgia, Where the Former Soviet Republic Is in an Incipient Revolt Against Russia
Parliament is besieged by growing demonstrations as Russia is on the back foot in Syria and hemorrhaging men in Ukraine.
Pro-Putin leader backs harsh crackdown as over 40 people hospitalized amid protests in Georgia
Dozens are hospitalized after massive protests broke out across Georgia following the pro-Putin government's move halting ...
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Unrest continues in the country of Georgia
Protests ignited late last week when the ruling Georgian Dream party, considered authoritarian and pro-Russia, suspended their engagement in European Union membership talks.
Russia warns Georgia not to take 'Ukrainian path' during fourth night of violence
Georgia has been always resisting Russian influence and will not accept having its vote stolen and its destiny stolen.' ...