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Grozny court recognises the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria as a terrorist organisation
The organisation’s activities are now banned on the territory of Russia.
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Domestic Politics
Armenian Defence Committee chair says son avoided military service because he is ‘high-class’
He has apologised for his statement after facing criticism.
OC Media
Western Response
Georgian Dream Expects ‘Delegation from U.S.’ in April Amid Ruling Party’s Hope for ‘Reset’
A delegation from the United States is expected to visit Georgia in April, several members of the ruling Georgian Dream party confirmed, as uncertainty continues to surround the largely frozen bilateral ties between Tbilisi and Washington, traditionally close allies. Members of Georgian Dream did not disclose details of the visit, including its timing, agenda, or …
Civil.ge
Economy
Police Arrest 44 in Crackdown on ‘Thieves’ World’
44 individuals were arrested during a nationwide crackdown on the criminal underworld – so-called “thieves’ world” – following “yet another successful police operation,” Georgian Dream Deputy Interior Minister Aleksandre Darakhvelidze announced at an April 7 briefing. According to Darakhvelidze, six additional individuals will be charged in absentia, including one …
Civil.ge
Regional Intelligence
Georgia hides asset declarations of Security Service chief Mdinaradze
Declarations of SSG chiefs are traditionally available for public inspection.
OC Media
IMF Lauds Georgia’s ‘Robust’ Performance, Points to Uncertainty Amid War in Middle East
International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Alejandro Hajdenberg concluded its visit to Tbilisi on April 7, describing Georgia’s economic performance as “robust,” while noting that the outlook has become “more challenging” amid rising “global uncertainty,” including the war in the Middle East. The visit came as part of the IMF’s regular, typically annual “Article …
Civil.ge
Assessment & Data
Sovereignty Indicators
EU Accession Status
Frozen
NATO MAP Progress
Stalled
Press Freedom (RSF)
Declining
Foreign Agent Law
Enacted
Civil Society Space
Narrowing
Public EU Support
~80%
Week Ahead
European Parliament plenary to debate Georgia resolution on Wednesday. Georgian National Bank inflation data due Thursday. Opposition rally planned Saturday in Tbilisi's Freedom Square. Bidzina Ivanishvili expected to address GD party congress. OSCE monitoring mission report on media freedom scheduled for release.
Compiled from multiple sources