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U.S. Military Donates Emergency Equipment to Georgia's Emergency Management Service
The United States military has provided firefighting and communication equipment worth USD 234,150 to Georgia's Emergency Management Service (EMS), the Interior Ministry announced on January 16.
Acting U.S. Ambassador Alan Purcell described the donation as part of ongoing U.S. humanitarian assistance to Georgia, saying it is intended to strengthen the country's ability to respond to emergencies.
In a video accompanying the ministry's statement, Purcell said the equipment would help the EMS react "quickly and effectively" in crisis situations. He added that U.S. humanitarian support extends beyond material aid and includes medical supplies, upgrades to emergency infrastructure, and efforts to strengthen Georgia's national emergency response system.
Purcell noted that humanitarian assistance has been a central element of U.S.-Georgia cooperation for more than 30 years, emphasizing its focus on saving lives and supporting communities during emergencies.
The U.S. delegation was received at the Interior Ministry by Deputy Interior Minister Aleksandre Darakhvelidze and EMS head Temur Mghebrishvili, who thanked U.S. representatives for the support and held a working meeting.
According to the ministry, the meeting was also attended by senior U.S. defense officials, including Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Underwood, Colonel Jonathan Adams, and Major Alec Harrison.
Security Service Launches Sabotage Probe After Gazprom Deal Details Appear Online
Georgia's State Security Service (SSSG) has opened a criminal investigation into alleged sabotage and unauthorized access to a government computer system after confidential details of a gas deal with Russia's state-owned Gazprom appeared on an official website.
In a January 15 statement, the SSSG said the probe was launched following information from the Government Administration about a suspected cyberattack and manipulation of its website. The agency said the actions were intended to harm Georgia's state interests by spreading false information and causing political and economic damage.
The investigation follows media reports that a government decree published on December 25, 2025, included an annex containing commercially confidential information on a deal between Gazprom Export and the Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation, including gas prices and volumes.
The issue became public on January 13 after a teaser aired on Formula TV. Business Media Georgia later published the document but removed it after being contacted by the State Security Service, citing state interests. Formula TV also blurred the details following a similar request.
Authorities subsequently removed the document from the government website.
