Georgia–US Relations
US State Department issues first comment under Trump administration about Georgia
The ruling party has consistently stated their hopes of a reset in relations with the US after officially winning in the parliamentary elections.
Georgia live updates | Protests continue into new year
We continue our live coverage of the fallout and widespread protests over Georgia’s EU accession U-turn.
Protesters brought a Chichirakli, a traditional Chichilaki bearing the face of Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to parliament on 1 January. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.
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