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Abkhaz Lawmaker Gunned Down Outside Parliament Building

The shooting could be connected to a Wednesday debate on cryptocurrency mining, which led to an argument between deputies.

Georgia Ruling Party Installs Loyalist President Amid Constitutional Crisis

Georgia's ruling party on Saturday installed a loyalist as president in a controversial election process, amid a deepening constitutional crisis and weeks...

Georgian PM Vows to ‘Eradicate’ Opposition Amid Pro-EU Protests

Prime Minister Kobakhidze’s comments come as nightly protests in Tbilisi are set to enter their second week.

Caught in Riots, Georgia’s Protesters Say They Must Choose Between Europe and Russia

For pro-EU Georgians — including those who left Russia after the invasion of Ukraine — the prospect of creeping Kremlin influence is a serious concern...

Georgian PM Vows Retribution for Protests as Court Rejects Bid to Annul Vote

Thousands took to the streets against the ruling Georgian Dream party in a fifth straight night of protests, with more demonstrations planned on Tuesday...

Kremlin Says Georgian Government Trying to ‘Stabilize’ Situation

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia had no intention of interfering in Georgia.

Tens of Thousands Rally in Georgia as PM Rebuffs Calls for New Election

Thousands waving European and Georgian flags gathered outside parliament Sunday evening, with some banging on the metal door blocking its entrance.

Georgian Police Stage New Crackdown on Pro-EU Protesters

Thousands took to the streets for a second day to protest the government putting off EU membership talks.

Abkhazia Sets February Presidential Election After Mass Protests

Former president Aslan Bzhania stepped down last week to “maintain stability and constitutional order” following negotiations with opposition leaders...

Why Is the Leader of Separatist Abkhazia Stepping Down?

President Aslan Bzhania has resigned after an attempt to push through an investment agreement with Moscow sparked major protests.

Georgia’s Poll Body Confirms Ruling Party’s Contested Vote Win

The Caucasus nation's pro-Western opposition has denounced the vote as "fraudulent," while the EU and the U.S. have called for a probe into alleged electoral...

Explainer: How Does Russia Loom Over Abkhazia’s Latest Protests?

The breakaway Georgian region was rocked by protests after activists opposing a controversial investment treaty with Russia were detained and held by security...

opinion Davit Zedelashvili

Russia Is Playing a Long Game. Georgia Cannot Fight It Alone

Moscow would never accept having a democracy on its doorstep – even a flawed one.

Tens of Thousands Rally in Georgia After Contested Vote

The Caucasus country has plunged into political uncertainty since Saturday's parliamentary election.

Kremlin ‘Strongly Rejects’ Accusations of Election Interference in Georgia

“There are attempts to interfere, but not from Russia’s side,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, accusing European officials of meddling.

Georgia Says No Plans to Restore Diplomatic Ties With Moscow

“There are no plans in this respect because 20% of our territory is occupied by the Russian Federation,” Georgia's prime minister said.

Georgian Opposition Calls Election Results Protests as President Accuses Russia

"We are witnesses and victims of a Russian special operation, a modern form of hybrid war against the Georgian people," President Salome Zurabishvili said...

Kremlin Slams ‘Western Interference’ Ahead of Georgian Parliamentary Elections

“They are not only trying to twist Tbilisi’s hand, they are literally trying to dictate terms,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Putin Expands Russia’s Visa-Free Regime for Georgians

The announcement comes the same week the EU announced it was canceling €121 million in EU funds for the country.

2 Years After ‘Partial’ Mobilization, How Do Georgians View Russian Emigres?

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 marks two years since Vladimir Putin’s “partial” mobilization order, which prompted thousands of Russians to...

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