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Azerbaijan’s Aliyev lines up with Russia and Trump, admits Georgia interference
By bne IntelliNews Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev spoke warmly of his country’s growing closeness with Russia and welcomed the victory of president-elect Donald Trump in the US, in a wide-ranging interview with Dmitry Kiselev,
Violent protests in Georgia highlight battle over the country's future. Here's why it matters.
The Georgian government's move away from the European Union and closer to Russia is fueling daily protests. Here's why it matters.
Georgia’s outgoing president urges EU to use more leverage to back protesters
Georgia’s outgoing president wants the European Union to press her country’s pro-Russia government to hold a new election.
Nationwide protests in Georgia are a battle for the direction of the country — toward Europe or Russia
"Even though Georgia had closer contacts with the EU and U.S., they didn't solve the country's main problem, which was security — the permanent threat of Russia," Kakachia said. "The Russian invasion of Ukraine drastically changed the calculus ...
The National Interest6h
The West Cannot Afford to Neglect Georgia’s Fight for Freedom
The erosion of the country’s democratic institutions had serious implications for the United States and its interests in the South Caucasus.
Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia’s president in a blow to country’s EU aspirations
Georgian Dream nominated Kavelashvili — mocked by the opposition for lacking higher education. He was a striker in the Premier League for Manchester City.
Georgia political crisis deepens as lawmakers vote in far-right ex-soccer player as president
Georgian lawmakers have voted in far-right former soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili as next president of Georgia, amid mounting popular anger over the government’s halt to EU accession talks.
The Cipher Brief8d
An Insider’s Look at Georgia – ‘Battleground Between Russia and the West’
Ongoing Georgian protests are a key part of the fight against Russian interference and influence in the former Soviet sphere of influence.
Christian Science Monitor4d
Georgia elects pro-Russia president as EU hopes dim
Mikheil Kavelashvili’s victory is still challenged by the opposition who claim the election was rigged with Russia’s help. “There is no legitimate parliament and thus no legitimate election,” said Georgia’s outgoing president Salome Zourabichvili.
Georgia Selects New President, Affirming Shift Away From West
Georgia is poised to select its next president on Saturday as protests backed by the current head of state continue over the government’s turn away from the West in favor of closer ties with Russia.
Russia’s Assault on Georgia and Romania
What Europe can look forward to if Putin wins in Ukraine.
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ECHR: Russia Failed to Ensure Displaced Homeowners Rights in Abkhazia, Georgia
On December 17, 2024 the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has published its judgment in the case of Taganova and Others v. Georgia and Russia, holding Russia fully responsible for the violations of property rights in Georgia’s occupied region of Abkhazia.