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Ruling party claims facile victory in Georgian parliamentary elections as uncontested vote marred by allegations of voter fraud

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Candidates from the governing Georgian Dream party have claimed unopposed victories in all 17 of Georgia’s parliamentary constituencies, in this weekend’s election. It was held without opposition parties, who staged a boycott. … Read More >Ruling party claims facile victory in Georgian parliamentary elections as uncontested vote marred by allegations of voter fraud

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Georgia launches probe over plot to ‘overthrow government,’ after parties call victory BEFORE votes counted in disputed election

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Investigations have begun in Tbilisi, Georgia, after the State Security Service discovered a plan had been made to topple the country’s government ahead of October’s parliamentary elections. … Read More >Georgia launches probe over plot to ‘overthrow government,’ after parties call victory BEFORE votes counted in disputed election

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NATO boss Stoltenberg tells Georgia to ‘prepare for membership’ – influential Russian senator says it’s a ‘signal’ to Moscow

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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has urged Georgia to prepare to become a member of the US-led military bloc. On Tuesday, the premier of the former Soviet state Giorgi Gakharia was in Brussels to discuss closer cooperation. … Read More >NATO boss Stoltenberg tells Georgia to ‘prepare for membership’ – influential Russian senator says it’s a ‘signal’ to Moscow

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Russian Foreign Ministry: The Pentagon’s Activity in Tbilisi is Concerning

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The work carried out by United States specialists at the Lugar laboratory in Tbilisi contradicts the obligations of the United States and Georgia, which these countries have assumed by signing the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), reminds the Russian Foreign Ministry. … Read More >Russian Foreign Ministry: The Pentagon’s Activity in Tbilisi is Concerning

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Georgia recalls envoy from Kiev as its ex-President Saakashvili, a wanted man back home, lands top govt job in Ukraine

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Tbilisi is recalling its ambassador from Kiev for consultations, a day after Ukraine elevated Mikhail Saakashvili, the fugitive ex-president of Georgia who faces embezzlement charges at home, to the head of Ukraine’s reform body. … Read More >Georgia recalls envoy from Kiev as its ex-President Saakashvili, a wanted man back home, lands top govt job in Ukraine