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Thursday, June 18, 2026, #109 (6165)

European Parliament Calls for Sanctions on Ivanishvili, Condemns Georgian Dream's 'Anti-European Course'

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Georgia on June 17, calling on the EU and its member states to impose targeted personal sanctions on Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili and other senior party figures, declaring it does not recognize the legitimacy of the country's disputed parliament or the president appointed by it. (more)

Georgia Summons UK Ambassador Over Sanctioned Russian Vessel That Docked at Kulevi Port

Georgia's Foreign Ministry summoned British Ambassador Gareth Ward on June 17 over a statement issued by the British Embassy the previous day, noting that newly imposed UK sanctions against Russia included a vessel that "accessed a Georgian port earlier this year." (more)

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"Georgian Dream MPs Ask Luxembourg to Push for EU Dialogue Renewal" (more)

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Georgian Dream Prime Ministers: The Rotation Pattern Under Ivanishvili

Opposition media have recently begun discussing the prospect of a prime ministerial change in Georgia drawing near, with potential candidates already being named. (more)
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