In Georgia Protests, Echoes of Ukraine's Past Revolutions
Briefly

On the streets of Georgia, unrest is rising similar to Ukraine a decade ago, with authoritarian shifts pushing the government closer to Moscow and sparking massive protests.
The protests reflect a struggle against an increasingly authoritarian government that has cooled relations with the European Union, prompting fears of a significant crisis.
With riot police responding violently, young demonstrators are facing brutal crackdowns, mirroring past movements in Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine against Russian influence.
This pattern of unrest in former Soviet states reveals their challenges in distancing from Russian dominance while attempting to embrace European integration.
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