🇬🇪 | BREAKING: NATO has called the passing of the foreign agents law a step in the wrong direction and urges the Georgian government to change course and respect the rights of peaceful protesters.

Landed in Tbilisi, where another battle for democracy, freedom and European future is taking place. 🇬🇪🇪🇺 Follow this thread for updates 🧵👇

Georgia: One of the opposition leaders to the current corrupt government bought & paid for by Russia, Davit Katsarava was brutally assaulted by the regime enforcers in Tbilisi. His capture in broad daylight was documented on video.

🇬🇪The political landscape in Georgia is facing significant turmoil, with increasing calls for sanctions against leading parliamentarians, government members, and the pro-Russian oligarch, Bidzina Ivanishvili. Here’s why such action is crucial for Georgia’s democratic future. 🧵

The situation in Georgia is critical. Regarding sanctions on the pro-Russian oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili and the Georgian Dream members of parliament, we are at a "now or never" moment. Visa bans, asset freezes, and indictments for criminal conduct must be imposed NOW.

The upcoming parliamentary elections in October are critical. There's fear that the foreign agent law will be used to bar opposition figures and critical voices from participating—effectively silencing dissent and securing continued GD-rule.

Tbilisi 03:40 AM The youth in Georgia, along with the entire nation, are striving for a European future based on European values and democracy 🇬🇪🇪🇺 #TbilisiProtests #NoToRussianLaw

BREAKING: Largest street protest in Georgia’s recent history is taking place right now. Georgian pro-EU protesters have gathered at “Europe Square” to send a simple message. “We want our future to be with the EU, not Russia” 🇬🇪🇪🇺

Massive anti-Russia demonstration in Tbilisi, Georgia tonight. “Yes to the EU, no to Russia!”🇬🇪🇪🇺 #NoToRussianLaw

Please just listen to this 😍🥹During the protest in Tbilisi, Georgia last night, the famous Georgian jazz singer Nino Katamadze joined to sing the beautiful Georgian folk song "Suliko" with thousands of people singing along 🇬🇪 What a sound! what a statement! ✊🏻🥹#norussianlaw

„Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything“ Support us!📢 This is the last chance for my beloved Georgia to break free from the darkness and get back on track, to return to where we belong. Our people are loud and clear! We choose our European future 🇬🇪🇪🇺 #NoToRussianLaw

Ocean of protesters 🇬🇪🇪🇺 Amazing! #TbilisiProtests

March from 300 Aragveli getting bigger. #TbilisiProtests 🎥Mari Imerlishvili/Civil.ge

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Two Georgian geniuses, Beka Gochiashvili and Nino Katamadze performed at the demonstration. Enjoy Georgian spirit and watch the video. 😊 NO TO RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT! #TbilisiProtests

Remarkable scenes in #Georgia this evening. Many saying it's the largest protest in the country's history. The people refuse to give in to the "foreign agent" law. #TbilisiProtests #StandWithGeorgia

As rally & concert continue on Europe Square, protesters are listening to Nino Katamadze, famous Georgian musician, performing popular Georgian song Suliko. Many sing along. #Tbilisiprotests 🎥 Nini Gabritchidze/Civil.ge

Isn't Tbilisi the most beautiful city on Earth?! 🇬🇪🇪🇺 #TbilisiProtests #GeorgiaProtests

Le madri georgiane si battono per il futuro del loro paese e dei loro figli ❤️ #GeorgiaIsEurope #NoToRussianLaw #MathersDay

Unbreakable #Georgians! Yes, #European future is our destiny! #TbilisiProtests #NoToRussianLaw

🔴 Protesters singing Georgian Easter chants and celebrating in front of the Parliament #NoToRussianLaw #RussianLaw #TbilisiProtests #GeorgiaProtests #Georgia #Tbilisi

“The brutal suppression of protests in Tbilisi, Georgia 🇬🇪 continues. The security forces managed to push the demonstrators away from the parliament building, but people do not disperse.” Protestors are opposing a new pro-Russian law by the government.

We are at least 100,000 permanent activists in a country of 3 million people. We are Georgians. We will fight until Georgia becomes a member of the EU. We will destroy everything and everyone who will try to sabotage our historical path. #Tbilisi #TbilisiProtests #NotoRussianLaw

BREAKING: Tens of thousands of Georgians are out protesting on the streets of Tbilisi again tonight. They are chanting “No to the Russian law” & “Yes to the European Union” 🇬🇪🇪🇺

At this moment on #Tbilisi’s Heroes’ Square. #ForeignAgentsLaw 📷Tamar Lomidze/Civil.ge

Protestors closed down Hero Square tonight, leaving only the road to Europe open, so they‘ve said. #TbilisiProtests #NoToRussianLaw #Georgia

Our people are being arrested, dragged and reportedly pepper-sprayed at Heroes Square blockage. We the Rustaveli rally are on our way to strengthen them there. #Georgia #NoToRussianLaw #TbilisiProtests

"Every road shall be blocked except the one to 🇪🇺!" - we say. Heroes Square, main traffic artery. Unprecedented. We didn't let our people get mistreated and moved our rally here. And this is much more effective than the Parliament! #Georgia 🇬🇪 #NoToRussianLaw #TbilisiProtests

🇪🇺🇬🇪 Protests have spread all over the city of Tbilisi - people are everywhere and are clearly showing their government that they want nothing to do with Russia🫡👏

People blocked a highway at Heroes Square, Tbilisi’s key traffic artery. A rally at Rustaveli is also gathering now. #Georgia #NoToRussianLaw #TbilisiProtests

Parliament gate has been barricaded. Long live free Georgian people ! #TbilisiProtests #FUCKRUSSIA 🇬🇪🇪🇺

JUST IN: those 83 MPs again voted for the Russian law at second hearing; procedurally, one more haring and the overriding of Presidential veto is left. People booing at the announcement. People surrounding the Parl. not to allow them out. #NoToRussianLaw #Georgia #TbilisiProtests