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Tuesday, August 11, 2026, #147 (6203)

Kaladze Accuses EU of Double Standards Over Trade With Russia

Georgian Dream Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze accused the European Union of applying double standards by maintaining trade ties with Russia while urging Georgia to cut economic relations with Moscow and impose sanctions. (more)

NBG Says U.S.-Sanctioned Shelbit Was Not Regulated in Georgia

Georgia's National Bank said the crypto company Shelbit, recently sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury, was not regulated by the NBG and had never applied for the registration required to operate as a virtual asset service provider in Georgia. (more)

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"Prosecutors Charge Three Over 2024 Assault on Nika Melia" (more)

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Georgia's Strategic Reorientation Since 2022

Since 2022-particularly following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine-a dramatic transformation has taken place in Georgia's foreign policy and strategic partnership priorities. (more)
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