Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Russia claims it ‘foiled attack’ on Crimean Bridge with car from Georgia
The FSB has claimed that the car crossed into Russia from Georgia carrying explosives.
Georgia–Russia Relations
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Review | An Unusual Exhibition — a tragi-comedy on artistic individuality in Georgia
Eldar Shengelaia’s 1968 film is a layered parable on artistic individualism in the collectivist Soviet Union.
Georgia
Kobakhidze accuses Saakashvili and ‘deep state’ of provoking August 2008 War
On the 17th anniversary of the August 2008 War, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze again claimed that the war was provoked by then-President Mikheil Saakashvili — this time saying the ‘deep state’ had ordered him to do so. Kobakhidze has refused to clarify who or what the ‘deep state’ is, having been using the term regularly to refer to shadowy forces allegedly trying to destabilise Georgia. ‘Ask Trump who the deep state is’, he told journalists while smirking on Thursday, referring to
Georgia–Russia Relations
Uproar as military-affiliated Russians participate in World Fencing Championships held in Tbilisi
The participation of the athletes sparked protests, including a rally in Tbilisi where a Russian flag was burned.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Putin’s demands for peace in Ukraine include a pledge to stop NATO enlargement, Reuters reports
The demands would explicitly bar Georgia, and the rest of the South Caucasus, from joining NATO.
Georgia
Russia launches criminal probe into ‘desecration’ of Russian flag at Tbilisi Open Air
The probe came in response to a Georgian artist allegedly urinating on a Russian flag during a Tbilisi Open Air performance.
Georgia
Bank of Georgia introduces spending cap on luxury items for Russians
A Bank of Georgia representative said the changes were made to comply with Western sanctions.
