The Council of Europe's Congress of Local and Regional Authorities passed a declaration titled "The situation in Georgia," with 76 votes in favor, 10 against, and 6 abstentions.
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On October 17, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reiterated Russia's willingness to help Georgia "normalize relations" with the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region.
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"Georgian President Raises Concerns Over Ruling Party's Alleged Moscow Ties"
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