**Bidzina Ivanishvili Prepares for Sanctions**
The West is discussing how to increase pressure on Bidzina Ivanishvili and his regime, said Salome Samadashvili, a leader of the “Strong Georgia” coalition. This comes after news that the UK may impose sanctions on him.
**Significant Financial Blow**
According to Salome Samadashvili, financial sanctions from the UK would be very important because Ivanishvili has a lot of money in offshore zones. She believes he has been preparing for sanctions for a long time and knows it’s only a matter of time before the West imposes more penalties.
**Russia Ties**
Salome Samadashvili said that the US has already sanctioned Ivanishvili because he serves Russian interests. The UK following suit would make it easier for EU member states to also impose sanctions on him. She added that no one wants to go back to good relations with a regime run by a Russian oligarch.
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