Russians, fleeing their country and its war, have quickly reshaped the societies of nations like Georgia and Armenia.
Tag: Georgia (Georgian Republic)
Georgia Drops ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill That Set Off Protests Over Parallels to Russia
Although the U-turn was considered a victory for civil society, activists on both sides of the issue suggested that the fight was not over.
Georgia Protests Quiet Down as Government Pulls Back Russian-Style Law
But opposition leaders dismissed the move and warned that the government had not given up hope.
Georgia Plans to Withdraw Foreign Agents Bill After Protests
It was not clear whether the government intended to scrap the legislation, which critics said mimicked a law that stifles dissent in Russia, or was merely delaying it to assuage protesters.
The Roots of the Georgia Protests
Always leery of Russian influence, Georgians see a new “foreign agents” law as a Kremlin-inspired tool to undermine their faltering democracy.
Your Thursday Briefing: Covid Origins Hearing Opens in the U.S.
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Here’s What to Know About the Protests in Georgia
Demonstrators worry that Georgia is reneging on commitments to foster closer ties with Europe and moving toward closer ties with Russia.
Protesters in Georgia Clash With Police Over ‘Foreign Agents’ Law
Critics of proposed legislation targeting “foreign agents” say the law brings the country closer to Russia.
How Western Goods Reach Russia: A Long Line of Trucks Through Georgia
With Western sanctions barring many imports, a lot of what Russia needs now travels a slow, crowded truck route through the Caucasus Mountains from Georgia.
A New Figure Emerges to Shake Up Georgia’s Status Quo
With the country’s politics ‘on hold’ during Russia’s war on Ukraine, Anna Dolidze is awaiting her turn to lead on grass roots issues.