Georgia detained ex-defense minister Giorgi Baramidze in a treason and sabotage case tied to his comments on the Abkhazia war.
The US State Department introduces a permanent visa bond of up to $20,000 for citizens of 50 countries to reduce visa overstays and abuse.
PACE has passed a resolution criticizing Georgia's democratic decline, urging the repeal of repressive laws and cessation of opposition persecution amid political tensions.
Georgia arrests Russian national Tatiana Kurashkevich over US-requested sanctions evasion charges, highlighting international cooperation against economic crimes.
Filmmaker Andrei Zvyagintsev’s anti-war plea was rejected by the Kremlin, highlighting the silencing of millions of Russians who lack a voice amid the ongoing conflict.
Russia has simplified citizenship for Transnistrian residents, removing language and history tests to deepen geopolitical influence and economic integration in the breakaway region.