It’s April 9th. In 1989, Soviet troops attacked peaceful protesters in Georgia. 21 lives were taken. Their silence gave birth to our freedom.

But this year, April 9 feels heavier. Not from tanks but from laws threatening the ideals they died for.

We remember. And we stand firm.

#Georgia

Irakli Miminoshvili, who was unlawfully arrested during the peaceful protest in Georgia, proposes to his girlfriend during his court hearing. 🇬🇪

#georgia

On this day in 1921, the Red Army invaded Tbilisi, crushing Georgia’s independence and imposing 70 years of brutal Soviet rule. 🇬🇪
Today, Russia wages war on Ukraine, occupies 20% of Georgia’s territory, and continues its imperial ambitions. The fight for freedom isn’t over.

#georgia #occupation

🚨 Big news: 107 new sanctions just dropped from the UK, marking the largest package since the invasion began! Targets include Russian military supply chains, Kleptocrats propping up Putin, and key revenues funding the war. 💥

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Exit polls in the German election show the conservative CDU/CSU bloc leading with 29% of the vote, followed by the far-right AfD in second place at 19.5%.

#germany

Today, Germany 🇩🇪 holds key elections. If CDU’s Friedrich Merz wins, expect stronger NATO, EU and support for Ukraine 🇺🇦.

But if AfD’s Alice Weidel wins, we could see far-right policies, and a pro-Russia stance.🚫

This election will define Europe’s future! 🗳️

#GermanyVotes #Election2025

🇬🇪🇪🇺 The EU Council has decided to suspend visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials. However, Georgian citizens with regular passports will still benefit from visa-free access for short stays in the EU.

#georgia

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🔴 Hungary has blocked the EU’s statement condemning Belarus’ elections.

Today, we’ll find out if they’ll also block the extension of EU sanctions on Russia’s energy sector.

#EU #Hungary #Belarus #Russia #Sanctions #Politics

🚢 Britain issued a warning to Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, declaring, “We know what you’re doing,” after the Royal Navy tracked a “Russian spy ship” as it passed through UK waters. This follows escalating concerns about potential sabotage by vessels associated with 🇷🇺.

Keir Starmer and President Zelensky signed a ‘100-Year Partnership’ agreement in Kyiv, focusing on defense, energy, science, and trade. The UK’s long-term pledge aims to protect Ukraine from future Russian aggression.

#Ukraine #UK #Geopolitics

Putin and Iranian President Pezeshkian have signed a 20-year strategic partnership, deepening military ties between the countries. The deal includes closer cooperation on security services, military drills, warship port visits, and joint officer training.

Transparency International Georgia: UK MPs call for sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili. Over 95 Georgian businesses, incl. Cartu Bank & Axis Towers could face financial restrictions. Justifications: democracy erosion, EU integration delay, & Russian influence in 🇬🇪.

#Georgia #sanctions #uk

🚨Today, the Georgian Dream party issued a statement condemning the UK’s initiative to impose sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of the ruling party. The GD portrayed the sanctions as a part of a broader “Global War Party” agenda.

#georgia #uk #sanctions

A motion has been submitted to the UK House of Commons calling for sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party.

The motion expresses deep concern over the suspension of Georgia’s EU accession process.

#georgia

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👋 Thrilled to welcome a new team member! Irina Mamulashvili joins us as Russia Sanctions Implementation Project Officer.

Learn more about Irina here 👉 www.rusi.org/people/mamul...