A parliamentary vote could decide whether the Caucasus nation will be oriented to the West or East for years to come. Here’s what to know.
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In Georgia, a Political Uproar Erupts Over a 2008 War With Russia
The leader of the governing party said the country should apologize for a conflict for which many Georgians blame Moscow, heightening a monthslong political battle.
Zelensky Accuses Russia of Trying to Kill Georgia’s Former President Saakashvili
Mikheil Saakashvili, now a Ukrainian citizen, has been imprisoned in Georgia. He appeared frail and skeletal in a court appearance that renewed concerns about his treatment in prison.
Tensions Flare in Georgia as Direct Flights Resume With Russia
Moscow also eased visa requirements for Georgians. But its actions have stirred fears in Georgia, which was invaded by Russia in 2008.
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.
A Love of Trees or a Display of Power? The Odd Park of an Oligarch.
A billionaire former prime minister says he has retired from Georgia’s fraught politics. His critics say he still wields considerable power. What’s beyond dispute: his obsession with trees.
Georgia Arrests Former Leader Mikheil Saakashvili
The one-time Georgian president returned from eight years in exile to face arrest, saying he wanted to support his political party in local elections this weekend.
U.S. and Allies Blame Russia for Cyberattack on Republic of Georgia
Britain and Australia joined the State Department’s effort to deter Moscow from interfering in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.