UK suspends aid and defense ties with Georgia over violent crackdown on pro-EU protests.

The UK has announced it will suspend all aid and limit defense cooperation with Georgia due to the violent suppression of pro-EU protests. The Georgian government, led by the Georgian Dream party, suspended EU accession talks, sparking protests. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned the violence against protesters and journalists, stating the UK will reduce engagement until Georgia adheres to European democratic norms.

December 09, 2024
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