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Posted by Looed on the 1st July 2020 :-

Markwayne Mullin article from The Hill - FRR mentioned
Pt.1

The United States must stand with Georgia's fight for freedom

Vladimir Putin and his influence remain a top threat to democracy, not only in the United States, but across the globe. Look no further than the current situation in Georgia to see firsthand the impact it is having on those who are fighting for freedom.

Georgia is controlled by Bidzina Ivanishvili, a Russian-schooled oligarch who made billions in the corrupt feeding frenzy on abandoned Russian industries after the collapse of the Soviet Union. He led the “Georgia Dream” coalition to power in 2012, similar to the playbook that has been used over the years in Russia and Ukraine to disrupt/hijack economic and democratic progress. As founder and financier of the Georgian Dream party, Ivanishvili abandoned his Russian citizenship to return to Georgia to become the country’s prime minister in 2012.

After establishing power by installing loyal individuals, many of whom were part of his business empire, into senior government positions, he abruptly left office in 2013. Despite resigning, he remained the de facto head of the Georgian government and formally returned to the chairmanship of the Georgian Dream party in May of 2018.

The Georgian Dream party promised to implement constitutional amendments to move to fully proportional parliamentary elections in 2020. The promise of this was a huge step toward becoming a true democracy. Last fall, Georgian Dream went back on their word, sparking protests, causing the opposition in parliament to boycott all legislative and voting activities, and significantly eroding international confidence, particularly within the United States. On March 8, the Georgian Dream and the United Opposition parties reached a seemingly tenuous agreement on electoral reform and the inadmissibility of political interference in the judicial system, including the release of political prisoners. However, the implementation of this agreement is still in question with more work still to be done.

Ivanishvili’s need for unmitigated consolidation of power and control isn’t confined to Georgia’s government. The Putin ally is working vigorously to expel American businesses operating legally in the country. Here are some examples...

Since 1997, Houston-based company, Frontera Resources, has invested more than $500 million in its “Block 12” license area. The company has financed and deployed significant technology from the U.S. to explore for and develop oil and natural gas resources in Georgia. The result has been the identification of billions of barrels of oil and trillions of cubic feet of natural gas. Frontera’s investment in the country has given Georgia the prospect of energy independence and placed it on a path to potentially become a net energy exporter.

Looed - I never stated that Zaza that Zaza has switched sides or that he was aligned with the opposition. Plus, I don't really care whose side he's now on, as he's no longer on the board and just a shareholder like us, but with a sizeable chunk of shares. Furthermore, there's also the possibility that he may lose the shares if FRR take him to court.
I stated that Zaza must have some friends in the GD to be able to steal Block 12 and to register it in what appeared to be record time. Furthermore, when Zaza was at loggerheads with the GG, the GG were trying to take all of Block 12 through a technical breach of the PSA. It's possible that both Zaza and SN have tried to work with both sides in Georgia. What we do know is that the GD with BI pulling the strings have not helped expediate the exploration and development of Block 12. Hence, the opposition has looked like being more favourable to a successful outcome for FRR.

Dulwichman - Agreed. I'm only listing Uncle Sam and the EU as they're the most obvious in this instance, with regular media quotes from Kelly Degan and Charles Michel.

Zaza must also have close links somewhere within the Georgian Dream, as they were still in government when Zaza was able to steal Block 12. If not, then they turned a blind eye to what was happening, with some other unknown future scenario planned for Block 12. What we do know is that the GD has been aligned towards Russia with BI in control.
Uncle Sam and the EU would never advocate for government change in another country, even if that was the ulterior motive. They will use diplomacy to get the GD to oust BI and his followers and align with the West, or for GD to lose power to the pro-West opposition. As a complete about face by the GD has looked the least likely, then early elections and a pro-West opposition in power has looked like the best scenario for FRR. However, which eventual government will be best suited to a successful outcome for FRR and it's SH's is unknown to us SH's, but the current GD government with BI pulling the strings, we know is pro-Russia and detrimental to a successful outcome for FRR and it's SH's.

30.06.2022 / 13:19AA
Kelly Degnan - a job that promotes EU candidate status will also benefit Georgia's NATO membership process
Kelly Degnan - a job that promotes EU candidate status will also benefit Georgia's NATO membership process
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I think the Madrid summit was also an opportunity for Georgia to become more active around the steps it needs to take. Many of them are the same reforms that Georgia is being called upon to pursue as a candidate for EU membership. "So the work that goes into getting EU candidate status will also benefit Georgia's NATO membership process, because it's the same kind of political and democratic reform," said Kelly Degnan, the US ambassador to Georgia.

According to him, Georgia is a strong partner of NATO and this was shown by the presence of a high-level Georgian delegation at the summit.

"It is important to remember that NATO is a military-political alliance, which means that both its military and political standards must be met.

"The United States and other allies are ready to help Georgia make progress on its path to membership," the ambassador said.

https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/717532-keli-degnani-samushao-romlis-shesruleba-evrokavshiris-cevrobis-kandidatis-statusis-migebas-ucqobs-xels-aseve-sa

30.06.2022 / 13:46AA
Kelly Degnan - I want to make it clear that the United States is not trying to involve Georgia in Russia's war against Ukraine
Kelly Degnan - I want to make it clear that the United States is not trying to involve Georgia in Russia's war against Ukraine
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I want to respond to a non-serious narrative that seems to be directly from the Russian Federal Security Service's disinformation guide. I want to make it clear that the United States is not trying to involve Georgia in Russia's war against Ukraine. The United States does not want to spread this war anywhere, the United States is doing everything possible to stop this war as soon as possible, - said the US Ambassador to Georgia, Kelly Degnan.

He said that this brutal and aggressive war was started by Putin and he can stop it.

"The United States and Europe are doing everything we can to help Georgia on its path to Euro-Atlantic integration, and we will continue to do so. I think it is very important for Georgians to remember that 20% of the territory of Georgia is occupied by Russia, Russia is the one who is trying to kill your language, it is Russia that has insulted your churches by using animals as stalls.

If there are any questions about what Russia's friendship means to Georgia, then you just have to look at the administrative border to see it. Your friends are in the US and Europe. "This is the path to peace, stability and prosperity in Georgia," the ambassador said.

https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/717539-keli-degnani-minda-garkvevit-ganvacxado-ashsh-ar-cdilobs-sakartvelos-chatrevas-ukrainis-cinaagmdeg-rusetis-oms

30.06.2022 / 14:08AA
Kelly Degnan - Your friends are in the US and Europe - Russia occupies 20% of Georgia's territory, Russia is the one trying to kill your language, the one who has insulted your churches
Kelly Degnan - Your friends are in the US and Europe - Russia occupies 20% of Georgia's territory, Russia is the one trying to kill your language, the one who has insulted your churches
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The United States and Europe are doing everything we can to help Georgia on its path to Euro-Atlantic integration, and we will continue to do so. "I think it is very important for Georgians to remember that Russia occupies 20% of Georgia's territory. Russia is the one trying to kill your language, Russia is the one who insulted your churches by using them as animal shelters," said US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan. .

According to him, Georgia's friends are in the United States and Europe.

"If there are any questions about what Russia's friendship means to Georgia, then you just have to look at the administrative border to see it. Your friends are in the United States and Europe. "This is the path to peace, stability and prosperity in Georgia," the ambassador said.

https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/717540-keli-degnani-tkveni-megobrebi-ashsh-sa-da-evropashi-arian-rusets-sakartvelos-teritoriis-20-akvs-okupirebuli-rusetia

ZyDer - Personally identified as anti-Western perhaps?

"I do not rule out the formation of a new political force around the trio - a radical part of the" Georgian Dream ""
2022, June 29, 10:31

' According to some, the Subari-Kavelashvili-Khundadze group will become the bearer of exactly the black content that Alt-Info is doing outside the parliament. Their goal will be to "expose" Europe more to the "Georgian Dream", Without any self-censorship.'

https://kvirispalitra.ge/article/94073-ar-gamovricxav-sameulis-garshemo-axali-politikuri-zala-chamoqalibdes-kartuli-ocnebis-radikaluri-nacili/

27.06.2022 / 15:06AA
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation into the fact of threatening opinions expressed by Alt-Info on the social network

https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/717028-shss-m-alt-inpos-mier-socialur-kselshi-gamotkmuli-mukarisshemcveli-mosazrebebis-paktze-gamozieba-daicqo

29.06.2022 / 15:49AA
Dimitri Khundadze, Sozar Subari and Mikheil Kavelashvili - the topic of the candidate was a kind of "key" in which the Georgian government was divided

'There are great forces that want a revolution in Georgia, to change the government elected by the people and replace it with people who are directly responsible for the many crimes committed in 2004-12.'

https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/717402-dimitri-xundaze-sozar-subari-da-mixeil-qavelashvili-kandidatis-tema-iqo-ertgvari-sataguri-romelshic-sakartvelos-xeli

29.06.2022 / 14:06AA
Carl Hartzel - Now is the time for concerted action to ensure that the opportunities that are open to your country are not missed.
Carl Hartzel - Now is the time for concerted action to ensure that the opportunities that are open to your country are not missed.
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"The decision on Georgia is less favorable than in Ukraine and Moldova, which underscores the fact that now is the time for concerted action to ensure that the opportunities that have opened up for your country are not missed," EU Ambassador Carl Hartzel said in a video on social media. .

According to him, all EU member states agree that Georgia will become a member of the EU.

"A few days ago, Georgia received a European perspective, which means that all EU member states agree that one day Georgia will become a member of the EU. This is a truly historic moment. "At the same time, the decision on Georgia is less favorable than in Ukraine and Moldova, which underscores the fact that now is the time for concerted action to ensure that the opportunities that are open to your country are not missed," said Karl Hartzel.

https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/717381-karl-harceli-axla-shetanxmebuli-mokmedebebis-droa-rom-is-shesazleblobebi-romlebic-tkveni-kveqnistvis-gaixs

When Giorgi Gakharia resigned as PM and other's followed him, the GD's majority fell from 90/150 to 84/150. Now they are down to 81 seats and another 6 leaving could result in them losing their majority.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_Dream

29.06.2022 / 11:57AA
Giorgi Vashadze - I call on other members of parliament to leave the "Georgian Dream" until the anti-Western water is poured on you personally
Giorgi Vashadze - I call on other members of parliament to leave the "Georgian Dream" until the anti-Western water is poured on you personally
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According to Giorgi Vashadze , the leader of Strategy Builder, the departure of three MPs from the Georgian Dream is a demonstration of the weakness of the ruling party.

As Vashadze stated, "Georgian Dream" sees that the end of the oligarchic regime is approaching and some non-standard steps must be taken.

"The oligarchic regime is very afraid of the situation in the country. Nobody thinks that these 3 people will become the main apologist of European integration in Georgia. The main issue is that the "Georgian Dream" is well aware that the end of their oligarchic regime is approaching and they have to take some non-standard steps.

"I urge other members of parliament who still represent the Georgian Dream to leave the Georgian Dream until the anti-Western water is poured out on you personally - it is important that you do this very soon," Giorgi Vashadze said .

For reference, Sozar Subari , Mikheil Kavelashvili and Dimitri Khundadze left "Georgian Dream". The decision was made by the chairman of the Georgian Dream faction, the party's executive secretary, Mamuka Mdinaradze , after the majority session. According to him, the deputies believe that the so-called More information about political facts and events should be disseminated from behind the scenes, and a free parliamentary mandate is needed to voice this, as it may create inconveniences within the team.

https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/717349-giorgi-vashaze-parlamentis-sxva-cevrebsac-movucodeb-datovet-kartuli-ocneba-vidre-antidasavluri-cqali-ar-gadmog

29.06.2022 / 15:01AALevan Davitashvili - Georgian legislation will be in line with European directives, which will define more liberal and transparent market relations in the energy sector.

https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/717396-levan-davitashvili-kartuli-kanonmdebloba-evrodirektivebtan-shesabamisobashi-ikneba-rac-energetikul-sektorshi-upro-liberalur-da-transparantul-sabazro-urtiertobebs-gansazgvravs

28.06.2022 / 20:59AA
Sozar Subari, Mikheil Kavelashvili and Dimitri Khundadze leave Georgian Dream
Sozar Subari, Mikheil Kavelashvili and Dimitri Khundadze leave Georgian Dream
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Sozar Subari , Mikheil Kavelashvili and Dimitri Khundadze are leaving the Georgian Dream.

Mamuka Mdinaradze , the chairman of the Georgian Dream faction, the executive secretary of the party, made a statement about it after the end of the majority session.

"I have to inform you about one extraordinary decision: worthy members of our team and friends Sozar Subari , Mikheil Kavelashvili and Dimitri Khundadze are leaving the faction" Georgian Dream ", the party, parliamentary positions," - said Mamuka Mdinaradze .

Mdinaradze explained the reason for the decision made by the deputies.

According to Mdinaradze, the deputies believe that the so-called More information about political facts and events should be disseminated from behind the scenes, and a free parliamentary mandate is needed to voice this, as it may create inconveniences within the team.

"The reason for this was one of the most controversial issues in today's majority session, which was discussed in the party before, that the dosing of information on political issues in our country is not enough for our team to be aware of the case and draw the right conclusions, in their opinion. They believe that the so-called. More information about political facts and events should be disseminated from behind the scenes. There was an argument, a discussion, and they decided that they needed a free parliamentary mandate to voice this. It is possible to create some inconveniences within the team in this direction, therefore, this decision was made, the team did not support this decision, however, their decision is final, "- said Mdinaradze.

As Mdinaradze stated, they retain their parliamentary mandates.

https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/717280-sozar-subari-mixeil-qavelashvili-da-dimitri-xundaze-kartul-ocnebas-toveben

28.06.2022 / 23:03AA
Viktor Kipiani on Bidzina Ivanishvili - When a person is restricted from accessing and disposing of his assets, these are unspoken, factual sanctions
Viktor Kipiani on Bidzina Ivanishvili - When a person is restricted from accessing and disposing of his assets, these are unspoken, factual sanctions
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According to Victor Kipiani, the lawyer of ex -premier Bidzina Ivanishvili , the chairman of the analytical center "GeoCase", the problem with the transfer of money to Bidzina Ivanishvili has been partially solved .

As he noted in the "Political Space" program on "Palitranius", when Ivanishvili is restricted from accessing and disposing of his assets, this can be considered a de facto sanction.

"Partially resolved, partly continues. In one of the broadcasts, I used such a set of words, I said actual sanctions, and I proved this by the fact that when a person is restricted from accessing and disposing of his assets, these are unspoken, factual sanctions. This accurately reflects the condition in which he finds himself today. I think we can limit ourselves to this answer to this dispute, "Kipiani said.

According to him, a difficult and complex dispute is going on with the participation of a Georgian citizen, Bidzina Ivanishvili , which can be celebrated by the law.

"When our fellow citizens are caught up in such a global, financial institution, perhaps this fact itself leads to more solidarity and more compassion on our part, because for the first time a precedent can be set when the law is celebrated and the creator of this law is our fellow citizen and member of our society." ", - said Kipiani.

According to the lawyer, he has no reason to believe that Bidzina Ivanishvili is an obstacle for Georgia on its way to European integration.

https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/717298-viktor-qipiani-bizina-ivanishvilze-rodesac-adamians-ezgudeba-sakutar-aktivebze-cvdoma-da-gankargva-es-aris-gan

European Parliament demands to impose sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili
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The nitty-gritty of the vetoing actions by The President are immaterial. The significance of those actions, even though only symbolic, highlights the need for the removal of the Georgian Dream from office. The Georgian Dream with Bidzina Ivanishvili pulling the strings, have hoodwinked some of the politicians of the West, and also some of the Georgian electorate into believing that they were aligned to the West. The cat is now out of the bag!

Only three ticks. Nino Tsilosani is a Georgian Dream Member of Parliament and is putting a negative spin on the Georgian President stance in vetoing all bills and laws. Salome Zourabichvili, the President of The Republic of Georgia is stopping the GD from governing by vetoing all bills and laws. It's more pressure for an early election to remove the GD and BI, allowing the country to align with the EU.

24.06.2022 / 22:34AA
The action "Home to Europe!" Ended on Rustaveli Avenue
The action "Home to Europe!" Ended on Rustaveli Avenue
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The action "Home to Europe!" Ended on Rustaveli Avenue. The organizers of the rally named several demands - civil society demands the resignation of Irakli Gharibashvili and the formation of a government of national consent, for which the government is given a 1-week deadline.

According to Shota Digmelashvili, one of the leaders of the movement "Shame", the organizers of the rally will arrive in the regions until July 3, where they will gather citizens.

At the same time, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and the Chairman of the Parliamentary Faction of the Ruling Party of Ukraine "People's Servant" Davit Arakhamia addressed the protesters via video address.

The next rally in front of the Parliament will be held on July 3, at 20:00.

https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/716823-rustavelis-gamzirze-akcia-shin-evropisken-dasrulda

26.06.2022 / 13:05AA
Nino Tsilosani - The President said that he will be in a state of political controversy by the end of the year and will veto all bills or laws, which is not a constructive step in achieving the goal of depolarization
Nino Tsilosani - The President said that he will be in a state of political controversy by the end of the year and will veto all bills or laws, which is not a constructive step in achieving the goal of depolarization
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According to the MP of the parliamentary majority, Nino Tsilosani , the demand for the resignation of the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Gharibashvili has no grounds.

He said the demand for the resignation of the Prime Minister serves to deepen polarization and serve radical purposes, which has no justification.

According to Nino Tsilosani , depolarization cannot be done unilaterally and all parties involved must participate in it.

"During these rallies, if our radical opposition, or its affiliated organizations, fully withdraw their supporters, it will not change the fact that the ruling team has more supporters across the country. "It is our obligation to implement the recommendations given to the state, and despite these actions, of course, we have started working on all this and as before, every year and gradually approaching the EU, we will continue this process until the end of the year," - said Nino Tsilosani .

The MP also spoke about the veto of the draft law on conducting covert investigative actions by the President of Georgia and said that the President's decision is not a constructive step in the process of achieving the goal of depolarization.

"In principle, the president said in his own statement that because he could not legally justify the veto, he gave it all a political overtone. He also said that by the end of the year he will be in a state of political controversy and will veto all bills or laws, which in itself is not a constructive step in achieving the goal of depolarization, "- said Tsilosani.

https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/716909-nino-cilosani-prezidentma-ganacxada-rom-clis-bolomde-politikuri-dapirispirebis-rezhimshi-ikneba-da-qvela-kano