Georgia

The Tbilisi court handed down sentences to Nika Melia, leader of the "Coalition for Change," and Givi Targamadze, former MP. They were convicted for refusing to testify before the parliamentary commission on Mikheil Saakashvili's activities.

Ukraine is aware of the detention of citizens deported from the Russian Federation on the Russian-Georgian border in improper conditions, and Ukrainian diplomats are working to resolve the issue. 12 Ukrainians have already been evacuated, and 14 more are waiting for the next flight.

The Parliament of Georgia is adopting amendments to the law on defamation, which strengthen the rules and shift the burden of proof to the defendant. Critics fear restrictions on freedom of speech, while the authorities declare a fight against unfounded insults.

ARMA's leadership is not reacting to the scandal regarding the sale of “Ukrbud” to a firm with Georgian-Russian ties, raising suspicions of a cover-up and evasion of responsibility.

Two foreigners, citizens of Azerbaijan and Georgia, suspected of selling counterfeit dollars, have been extradited from Germany to Ukraine. They operate as part of a group that sold counterfeit dollars via Telegram channel and mail for 50-60% of the face value.

Family schemes or coincidence? How the company of the son of ARMA Deputy Katamadze won the tender for "UkrBud".

Founders and leaders of the opposition movements "Strong Georgia" and "Lelo" Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze have been taken into custody in Georgia. They were sentenced to eight months in prison for failing to appear before a parliamentary investigative commission.

The state-owned company "Ukrbud" was acquired for UAH 805 million by the company "Petro Oil And Chemicals", linked to Georgian oligarch Bezhuashvili. His business controls Russian assets, and the deal was facilitated by relatives of ex-mayor Chernovetsky and businessman Timur Mindich.

PACE expressed concern about pressure on the opposition, the media and activists in Georgia, condemning the persecution and calling for dialogue. Georgia remains under full PACE monitoring due to problems with democracy.

Opposition politician Nika Gvaramia was detained in Georgia after voluntarily arriving at a penitentiary institution. The decision to arrest him was made due to his refusal to pay bail.

Vâlcea police seized 109 kg of cocaine hidden in a truck with auto parts. Two Georgian citizens have been detained and face up to 20 years in prison.

Border guards discovered equipment for the production of cigarettes, disguised as mineral water, and tobacco hidden under pulp. Goods worth over 10 million hryvnias were seized.

An initiative has been submitted to the Georgian Parliament to return the "nationality" column and the father's name to the documents. The author believes that this is necessary in order not to lose "Georgianness".

The President of Georgia stated that the West's attempts to change the government could lead to destabilization, which Russia will take advantage of. The pressure began after Tbilisi refused to enter the war and impose sanctions.

Russia demands guarantees from the West that NATO will not expand eastward as a condition for ending the war. Kellogg called it a "fair concern", but Ukraine's accession to the Alliance is not being discussed.

The Polish Embassy warns foreigners, especially EU citizens, about the risk of being denied entry to Georgia. The reason may be participation in protests or activity on social media.

The Kremlin spokesman rejected the possibility of discussing with Ukraine the ban on Georgia and Moldova joining NATO. According to him, negotiations with Ukraine are bilateral.

The European Union plans to create a maritime security center in the Black Sea to monitor threats and protect infrastructure. The information will be transferred to Ukraine and other countries in the region.

Putin is ready to end the war if the West guarantees in writing that NATO will not expand to the east. He also demands a neutral status for Ukraine, the lifting of sanctions and the protection of Russian speakers.

Georgia has completely banned the re-export of transport to citizens of Russia and Belarus, including passenger cars and special equipment. The restrictions apply to exports to any other countries.

The Portuguese government is urged not to allow the "Georgian Dream" party to participate in the OSCE PA session due to the oppression of democracy. Prime Minister Kobakhidze called the appeal a "Soviet approach".

The Tbilisi court changed the measure of restraint for Okruashvili due to his refusal to pay bail. He is accused of failing to appear at the parliamentary commission's questioning, which provides for punishment.

In Tbilisi, shops are forced to remove protest stickers on products. The stickers contain images of Ivanishvili and inscriptions about rising prices, as well as information about deputies' salaries and pensions.

Law enforcement officers conducted a large-scale special operation against influential representatives of the criminal world. The criminals organized a branched network that was engaged in shadow finance, forgery of documents, illegal smuggling of people abroad and maintaining the "common fund".

The Georgian opposition proposes holding a plebiscite on early parliamentary elections simultaneously with local elections in October. This should become an instrument for defusing political confrontation.

Julie Davis has started working at the U. S. Embassy in Kyiv. Her mission is to implement Trump's policy aimed at ending the war and establishing peace in Ukraine.

The European Union condemned Russia's decision to resume flights to occupied Abkhazia, calling it a violation of Georgia's sovereignty. The EU reaffirmed its support for Georgia's independence and integrity.

From May 2024 to May 2025, 342 cases of violation of journalists' rights were recorded in Georgia, including the arrest of the founder of "Batumelebi". Georgia has fallen in the Index of Freedom of the Media.

Georgia dropped 11 positions in the press freedom ranking due to the hostile environment for the media and attacks on journalists. Ukraine took 62nd place, and Russia – 171st, dropping by 9 lines.

Pressure on civil society has increased in Georgia, and cases of violence against protesters have been recorded. A number of laws restricting freedom of speech and assembly have been passed.