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Wednesday, August 12, 2026, #148 (6204)

Kobakhidze Rejects Statements From Tskhinvali And Abkhazia

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said Tuesday that he was "not at all interested" in statements by representatives of the Russian-occupied Tskhinvali region and Abkhazia, after the de facto authorities in Tskhinvali cited his remarks about former President Mikheil Saakashvili as evidence that Saakashvili was a "war criminal" and that Georgia should be held accountable for the 2008 war. (more)

Transparency International Georgia Says Elisashvili Conviction Lacked Terrorist Intent

Transparency International Georgia said on Tuesday that a court failed to prove opposition politician Aleksandre Elisashvili had a terrorist purpose when he attempted to set fire to a Tbilisi City Court building, and said the case provided grounds to consider him a political prisoner. (more)

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"Fuel Shortage Hits Russian-Occupied Abkhazia" (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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