Georgia, Russia

Georgia is being rocked by days of violent protests. Here’s what you need to know
Days of protests have rocked Georgia following the government’s controversial decision to delay the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union.
Anti-Russian Protests in Georgia Turn Violent, Dozens Hospitalized
Georgia has experienced violent clashes during opposition protests against the suspension of talks for the ex-Soviet nation to join the EU.
Georgia’s moment of truth: Protesters demand Western path not Russian past
All the while neighbouring Russia trains a close eye, comparing events to Ukraine’s “Maidan”, when its unpopular president was ousted by pro-EU protesters in February 2014 and Russian troops and their proxies moved in to seize parts of the country.
Georgia's protests lay bare a clash of values and interests as it navigates a Russia-West standoff
Georgia is convulsed by political upheaval again after its pro-Moscow government, fresh off parliamentary elections denounced as rigged by its critics, decided to suspend negotiations for the small former Soviet republic to join the European Union.
Georgia at 'tipping point' as pro-West protesters clash with security forces
The ancient streets of Georgia's capital city were again choked with smoke on Sunday night, as anti-government protests continued into a fourth consecutive night.
Protests escalate in Georgia over suspended EU bid
Massive protests erupted in Georgia over the government’s decision to suspend the country’s bid to join the European Union. Authorities clamped down hard on the demonstrations, prompting condemnation from the US: Police fired tear gas and used water cannons,
Georgia unrest: Massive protests challenge Russian influences
Kremlin propagandists claim that the West drives the anti-government protests in Georgia. This is the familiar narrative from the Russian Federation, suggesting that the people have taken to the streets because Georgia is moving toward the European Union,
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Huge anti-Russian protests in Tbilisi echo Ukraine’s Maidan
The opposition rejected the results immediately, but protests were small and evidence of gross fraud was lacking, muting the ...
What’s Behind the Protests in the Caucasus Country of Georgia?
For days, pro-Western Georgians have clashed with police over the government’s plan to suspend plans for European Union membership.
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The Spark: How Tbilisi's Street Protests Exploded Into Mass Unrest
RFE/RL photographer Tamuna Chkareuli recalls how protests in Georgia erupted right when unrest after a disputed election ...
Georgia: Germany still open to Tbilisi EU membership
As anti-government protests in Tbilisi continued into a fifth day, the German government said it would welcome European Union ...
Protests explode in Georgia over paused bid for EU membership. President accuses Russia
Protests overtook the streets of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, after the government paused its efforts to join the ...
Police in Georgia move again to disperse protests over the suspension of EU talks
Police in the Georgian capital have again moved to disperse thousands of demonstrators after over 200 people were detained ...
Georgia police fire tear gas to scatter protesters, Russian agencies say
Police in Georgia fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters in Tbilisi, the capital, who opposed the ...
Ex Rangers hero joins mass protests in Georgia as he slams 'disgusting situation' after Tbilisi riots
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