WASHINGTON, Mar 11 US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told the President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili that her country should not give Russia the opportunity to circumvent Western sanctions, the White House said.
The meeting took place against the backdrop of mass protests in Georgia against the draft law on foreign agents, which the ruling party agreed to withdraw.
«They discussed the need for Russia to continue to feel the full economic cost of sanctions, export controls and other economic restrictions imposed by the United States and a coalition of more than 30 allies and partners,» the press release said.
«Mr Sullivan emphasized that Georgia should not become a corridor for bypassing (sanctions),» the White House added.
The parties also discussed the latest developments in Georgia, welcoming the withdrawal of the controversial bill and emphasizing the interest of both countries in its Euro-Atlantic integration.
The West stepped up sanctions pressure on Russia over Ukraine, which led to higher prices for electricity, fuel and food in Europe and the United States. Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously stated that the policy of containment and weakening of Russia is a long-term strategy of the West, and sanctions have dealt a serious blow to the entire global economy. According to him, the main goal of the West is to worsen the lives of millions of people. The Russian Federation has repeatedly stated that Russia will solve all the problems that the West creates for it.
Protests in Tbilisi
Mass protests began near the parliament building in Tbilisi on March 7.
Mass protests began near the parliament building in Tbilisi on March 7.
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The protesters opposed the adoption of the bill on foreign agents approved on first reading.
The protesters opposed the adoption of the bill on foreign agents, approved in the first reading.
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Representatives of the ruling Georgian Dream party, which make up the parliamentary majority, reported that support the bill, and if President Salome Zurabishvili vetoes it, they will try to overcome it.Representatives of the ruling Georgian Dream party, which make up the parliamentary majority, said they would support the bill, and if President Salome Zurabishvili vetoed it, they would try to override it.
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Protest actions near the building of the Parliament of Georgia on Rustaveli Avenue turned into clashes with the police.
Protest actions near the building of the Parliament of Georgia on Rustaveli Avenue escalated into clashes with the police.
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The security forces used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the rally.
The security forces used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the rally.
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Nevertheless, after some time, the protesters returned to the avenue.
Nevertheless, after a while, the protesters returned on the avenue.
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Participants of a protest near the building of the Parliament of Georgia in the center of Tbilisi.
Participants of a protest near the Georgian parliament building in the center of Tbilisi.
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According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the police detained 133 people.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the police detained 133 people.
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The protesters demanded that the law be revoked and all detainees released.
The protesters demanded the revocation of the law and the release of all detainees.
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The bill on foreign agents, which provoked a wave of protests, was withdrawn from the Georgian Parliament on March 9 .
The bill on foreign agents, which provoked a wave of protests, was withdrawn from the Georgian parliament on March 9.
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“We must take care of peace, tranquility and economic development in our country, as well as Georgia's progress along the path of European integration. Therefore, it is necessary to spend the energy of each of our citizens not on confrontation, but on developing the country in the right direction,” the Georgian Dream political council said in a joint statement. and the Power of the People party.
“We must take care of peace, tranquility and economic development in our country, as well as Georgia's progress along the path of European integration. Therefore, it is necessary to spend the energy of each of our citizens not on confrontation, but on developing the country in the right direction,” the Georgian Dream political council said in a joint statement. and the Power of the People party.
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However, the opposition party Girchi — More Freedom, representatives of non-governmental organizations and students said they would continue to protest.< /p>
However, the Girchi More Freedom opposition party, representatives of non-governmental organizations and students said they would continue to protest.
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“Young people don’t have confidence in Georgian Dream. We demand two things: we need clarity on how they plan to withdraw the project, and second, we need to release those people who fought with us,» said an opposition spokesman.
«Young people don't trust the Georgian Dream. We demand two things: we need clarity on how they plan to withdraw the project, and second, we need to release those people who fought with us,” said the opposition representative.
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Mass protests began outside the parliament building in Tbilisi on March 7.
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The protesters opposed the adoption of the bill on foreign agents, approved in the first reading.
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Representatives of the ruling Georgian Dream party, which make up the parliamentary majority, reported that they would support the bill, and if President Salome Zurabishvili vetoed it, they would try to overcome it.
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Protest actions near the building of the Parliament of Georgia on Rustaveli Avenue turned into clashes with the police.
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The security forces used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the rally.
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Nevertheless, after some time, the protesters returned to the avenue.
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Participants of a protest near the building of the Georgian Parliament in the center of Tbilisi.
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According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the police detained 133 people.
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The protesters demanded that the law be revoked and all detainees released.
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The bill on foreign agents, which provoked a wave of protests, was withdrawn from the Georgian parliament on March 9.
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"We must take care of peace, tranquility and economic development in our country, as well as Georgia's progress along the path of European integration. Therefore, it is necessary to spend the energy of each of our citizens not on confrontation, but on developing the country in the right direction,” the Georgian Dream political council said in a joint statement. and the Power of the People party.
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However, the opposition Girchi — More Freedom Party, representatives of non-governmental organizations and students said they would continue to protest.
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"Young people have no confidence in the Georgian Dream". We demand two things: we need clarity on how they plan to withdraw the project, and second, we need to release those people who fought with us,” said the opposition representative.
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