The United States has imposed financial sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder and honorary chairman of Georgia’s ruling political party, Georgian Dream. Ivanishvili, a former prime minister and a billionaire,

The United States on Friday sanctioned Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, a former prime minister widely seen as the country's de facto leader, saying he was undermining democracy and allowing Russia to benefit.

President Joe Biden has imposed sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of Georgia’s ruling political party.