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Thursday, August 13, 2026, #149 (6205)

Kobakhidze Accuses 'Deep State' of Undermining Russian Tourism to Georgia

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused the "Deep State" of working through agents in Georgia to undermine Russian tourism by manufacturing "Russophobia," telling reporters at an August 12 briefing that Georgia and its sovereignty now face "a qualitatively new phase of a storm." (more)

Kobakhidze Confirms Fuel Reached Occupied Abkhazia Amid Shortage

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze confirmed August 12 that fuel reached occupied Abkhazia via a private business from Georgia proper, as the region deals with shortages that have forced de facto authorities to ration supplies. (more)

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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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