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Saakashvili
As Georgia reels from ongoing protests over a Russian-style anti-foreign agent law, the country’s most influential oligarch has an interest in maintaining ties with Moscow.
May. 11
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May. 5
EU
Mass protests against the adoption of a "foreign agent" law are gaining momentum in Georgia.
May. 4
Ukraine
President Zelensky: Ignoring democratic anti-Russian movements in Georgia and Belarus is unworthy of you and the cause you represent. Time to adjust your stance.
May. 3
Georgia
The former Soviet republic of Georgia has been rocked by mass protests over a Russian-style "foreign agent" bill that targets foreign-backed NGOs.
May. 3
Russia
The Caucasus nation has been gripped by anti-government protests since April 9, after the ruling Georgian Dream party reintroduced plans to pass notorious “foreign agents” law.
May. 1
Georgia
With large-scale demonstrations in Tbilisi continuing, Georgia appears to be launching its own version of Ukraine's 2013-14 pro-European Maidan protests.
Apr. 20
Georgia
The Georgian parliament passed a law very similar to Russia’s law on so-called “foreign agents,” restricting the work of public organizations. People have taken to the streets.
Apr. 17
Russia
The ruling Georgian Dream party announced the proposal earlier this month, reviving a similar bill that was dropped a year ago after mass protests.
Apr. 15
Kyiv
Much of Avtandil Gurgenidze’s art reflects the affection he has had for Ukraine and its people since his first visit almost 20 years ago.
Feb. 16
War in Ukraine
Ochamchira is a seaside town located near Georgia’s key maritime location of Anaklia on the Black Sea and has been a base for Russian patrol vessels in the Black Sea since 2009.
Feb. 6
Europe
Georgians welcome EU candidate status but doubts about the policy of the current government remain.
Dec. 16, 2023
Saakashvili
Mikheil Saakashvili spearheaded the Rose Revolution in 2003 and led the nation for nine years before going into exile. After his return, he was arrested on "abuse of power charges."
Nov. 24, 2023
Russia
As the Russians retreated from Kherson last November they looted shops, stripped museums, lifted statues of 18th-century heroes, removed WWII memorabilia and took away 2,000 Ukrainian prisoners.
Nov. 16, 2023
Aslan Bzhania, Moscow’s ruler of occupied Georgian territory, made the resignation conditional on protestors agreeing to cease their four-day occupation of government buildings in Sokhumi by Tuesday.
Nov. 19