Georgia Faces Political Turmoil Amid EU Membership Suspension

The United States has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia following the country's decision to halt EU accession talks, a move that has sparked widespread protests. The suspension comes after the European Parliament criticized Georgia's recent elections as unfair, and amid allegations of election fraud by the ruling Georgian Dream party. The U.S. condemned the excessive force used by Georgian police against demonstrators and imposed sanctions on lawmakers for democratic backsliding. The decision has increased Georgia's vulnerability to Russian influence, despite strong public support for EU integration.