US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Georgia Over Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Law
Georgian Dream party faces international backlash as it moves to override presidential veto on Russian-style legislation.
- Mass protests erupt in Tbilisi against the 'foreign agents' bill, seen as a threat to democracy.
- The law mandates NGOs and media with over 20% foreign funding to register as 'foreign agents'.
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces visa restrictions and a review of bilateral relations.
- EU officials warn the bill could hinder Georgia's EU membership aspirations.
- Georgian PM claims he received assassination threats related to the bill from an EU commissioner.