The reason given was "undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia" in favor of Russia. Ivanishvili is considered to be the person who effectively holds power in Georgia.

But the huge force has now moved into Georgia proper, demolishing hopes of a rapid solution to an increasingly bitter conflict. The invasion comes as Gordon Brown urges Russia to call a ceasefire.

Georgia's fifth president, Salome Zurabishvili, said the country remained united against external Russian influence as she joined pro-EU protests in the western city of Zugdidi.

Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili has been inaugurated as president of Georgia in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler ...

The shift away from Georgia's longtime Western orientation in favour of Russia — which invaded Georgia in 2008 — is partially inspired by genuine security concerns, experts say. A demonstrator ...

Salome Zourabichvili's term is due to end on Sunday, but she says she is her country's last legitimate institution.

Although the likelihood of a full-blown war between Russia and Georgia is low, one cannot rule out renewed confrontation between the two countries in the next twelve to eighteen months.

The party has vowed to continue pushing toward EU accession but also wants to “reset” ties with Russia. Georgia’s outgoing president and main pro-Western parties have boycotted the post ...

A federal grand jury in Georgia has indicted three Russian nationals for operating cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io ...

The West could do more to stand by the Georgians who are protesting the GD’s authoritarian rule and its refusal to expand ...

While Georgia is not nearly as authoritarian as Russia or Belarus, it's far less factionalized than 2013 Ukraine. Meanwhile, a steady drip of government defections have continued.