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27/02/2022

Third day of Ukraine protests in Georgia as debate continues on Government response

The Georgian Government has faced criticism both at home and in Ukraine for not taking a stronger stance against Russia.

Third day of Ukraine protests in Georgia as debate continues on Government response

The Georgian Government has faced criticism both at home and in Ukraine for not taking a stronger stance against Russia.

26/02/2022

Armenia stands alone in support for Russia in Council of Europe

Russia has been suspended from the Council of Europe, with Georgia supporting the decision and Azerbaijan not taking part in the vote. 

Armenia stands alone in support for Russia in Council of Europe

Russia has been suspended from the Council of Europe, with Georgia supporting the decision and Azerbaijan not taking part in the vote. 

Abkhazia recognises Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk

President Bzhaniya defended Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as ‘absolutely justified’.

Abkhazia recognises Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk

President Bzhaniya defended Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as ‘absolutely justified’.

25/02/2022

Outpouring of anger in Georgia over Government inaction on Ukraine

Demonstrations in Georgia planned to show solidarity with Ukraine have taken on a decidedly anti-government tone.

Outpouring of anger in Georgia over Government inaction on Ukraine

Demonstrations in Georgia planned to show solidarity with Ukraine have taken on a decidedly anti-government tone.

Georgian National bank vows to assist sanctions-hit VTB Bank

The National Bank said they would provide financial aid to the Georgian branch of VTB after it was hit with Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

Georgian National bank vows to assist sanctions-hit VTB Bank

The National Bank said they would provide financial aid to the Georgian branch of VTB after it was hit with Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

Georgian government refuses to introduce sanctions on Russia 

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili said that sanctions on Russia would ‘harm the national interests’ of Georgia. 

Georgian government refuses to introduce sanctions on Russia 

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili said that sanctions on Russia would ‘harm the national interests’ of Georgia. 

24/02/2022

Georgians rally in support of Ukraine as MPs scramble for response

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the Georgian capital Tbilisi to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday morning.

Georgians rally in support of Ukraine as MPs scramble for response

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the Georgian capital Tbilisi to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday morning.

Georgian Prime Minister spreads COVID misinformation, again

Georgia’s Prime Minister has falsely claimed that booster shots don’t work.

Georgian Prime Minister spreads COVID misinformation, again

Georgia’s Prime Minister has falsely claimed that booster shots don’t work.

Georgia–Russia rugby match postponed to protect ‘health and safety of players’

The match had already raised controversy after the Georgian Rugby Union published an announcement of the event wholly in the Ukrainian language. 

Georgia–Russia rugby match postponed to protect ‘health and safety of players’

The match had already raised controversy after the Georgian Rugby Union published an announcement of the event wholly in the Ukrainian language. 

23/02/2022

Prominent queer Azerbaijani journalist brutally murdered

Avaz Hafizli was stabbed to death and then dismembered.   

Prominent queer Azerbaijani journalist brutally murdered

Avaz Hafizli was stabbed to death and then dismembered.