**Protests Continue in Georgia**
For the 89th day, protesters have blocked traffic on Rustaveli Avenue despite police efforts. Demonstrators from the Ukrainian Embassy and Public Broadcaster joined the rally, chanting slogans like “Glory to Ukraine!” and “Freedom to regime’s prisoners!”
The main demands are new elections and the release of those arrested during past protests. The situation is being monitored through a live blog called “Resistance 2025.”
**Solidarity with Ukraine**
On February 24, Georgians marked the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine by expressing solidarity with the war-torn country. A rally was held in front of the Ukrainian Embassy in Tbilisi to honor both Ukrainian resistance and Georgian volunteers who fell in the war.
**President Urges Citizens to Protest**
Ahead of the February 25 protest, President Salome Zurabishvili urged citizens to take to the streets en masse. She called February 25 one of the “gravest days” in Georgia’s recent history and asked people to stand together on Rustaveli Avenue to say “no to Russian occupation.”
**New Legislative Initiative**
The Georgian Dream party has registered a new legislative initiative, which aims to register foreign agents. The bill has been referred to the Legal Affairs Committee for consideration.
**UK Ambassador Rejects Claims**
U.K. Ambassador Gareth Ward rejected claims that the West is trying to drag Georgia into Russia’s war with Ukraine and open a second front in the country. He clarified that Georgia is being asked to ensure sanctioned products do not pass through its territory and maintain financial and banking sanctions.
**EU High Representative Expresses Concerns**
Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, expressed significant concerns about the ongoing political developments in Georgia. She characterized the GD parliament’s recent repressive legislations and excessive use of force against protesters as an “alarming deterioration” in the region.
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