US sanctions Georgia's ruling party founder for pro-Russia ties
The reason given was "undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia" in favor of Russia. Ivanishvili is considered to be the person who effectively holds power in Georgia. "Ivanishvili and Georgian Dream’s actions have eroded democratic ...
Georgia’s new pro-Russia president inaugurated amid protests
Georgia inaugurated its new president Sunday amid claims his controversial election was a sham. Mikheil Kavelashvili, a far-right firebrand and former footballer, was sworn in at a ceremony in the country’s parliament, consolidating the hold of the ruling pro-Russian Georgian Dream party on the levers of power in the South Caucasus country.
US imposes sanctions on Georgia's Ivanishvili over Russia ties
The United States imposed sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of Georgia's ruling party, on Friday. The reason provided was "undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia" in favour of Russia.
US sanctions the founder of Georgia’s ruling political party
President Joe Biden has imposed sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of Georgia’s ruling political party.
Salomé Zurabishvili, Georgia's president who defies Russian rule
The tug-of-war between the pro-European president and the pro-Russian government may reach a new turning point on December 29, when her term of office comes to an end. Supported by thousands of pro-European demonstrators,
US sanctions ex-Georgia prime minister Ivanishvili for undermining nation's 'future' to benefit Russia
The United States on Friday sanctioned Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, a former prime minister widely seen as the country's de facto leader, saying he was undermining democracy and allowing Russia to benefit.
Georgian Dream party’s billionaire founder sanctioned by US
The US has imposed sanctions on Georgia’s former prime minister Bidzina Ivanishvili, accusing him of undermining the country’s democratic future to benefit Russia. Mr Ivanishvili, the founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party,
Kavelashvili is inaugurated as Georgia’s president, complicating its path toward EU
Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili has been inaugurated as president of Georgia in what the opposition calls a blow to ...
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The West Should Not Let Tbilisi Slip Back Into Russia’s Orbit
A European official declared that “the engagement shown on election day” should be considered evidence “of a system that is ...
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Former Man City footballer sworn in as Georgia’s president as pro-EU predecessor refuses to step down
Former Manchester City footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, following ...
Amid Anti-Western Drift, Georgia Inaugurates a Conservative President
Even though a figurehead, Mikheil Kavelashvili occupies a symbolic role as the country moves further from the West and toward ...
Georgia: how a former Manchester City footballer will shift the nation’s politics further towards Russia
Georgia’s new president was not directly elected after a change to the constitution, and was the only person on the ballot.
Georgia at risk of Russian subjugation
EDITORIAL. Vladimir Putin wants to recreate a Russian sphere of influence in the post-Soviet space. This is what is happening ...
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Kyiv strikes drone depot in Russia; Kremlin to scrap unilateral missile moratorium
Ukraine said it had struck a storage and maintenance depot for long-range Shahed drones in Russia’s Oryol region, adding that ...
Azerbaijan Accuses Russia of Coverup in Kazakhstan Plane Crash
Azeri President Ilham Aliyev says Vladimir Putin’s apology isn’t enough, in a confrontation that shows Moscow’s waning ...