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Wednesday, August 19, 2026, #153 (6209)

Kobakhidze Defends Erekle II's 1783 Treaty With Russia

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on August 18 defended King Erekle II's decision to sign the 1783 Treaty of Georgievsk with Russia, calling it the "only correct and unavoidable decision" given Georgia's interests at the time. (more)

White House Report Includes Georgia in Transshipment Risk Assessment

Georgia is among more than 40 countries identified in a White House report as having elevated risks of goods being routed through their territory to the United States to avoid tariffs, particularly those imposed on Chinese products. (more)

The News in Brief

"Poland Tightens Entry Rules for Georgian Workers" (more)

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"U.S. President Revisits Children's Vaccination Policy" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

Why Georgian Dream Is Using the Term "Russophobia" During the August War Anniversary

As the anniversary of the August 2008 war recently passed, Georgian Dream intensified a campaign regarding "Russophobia" in Georgia in the style of Russian propaganda, ... (more)
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