Georgia Erupts in Protests Over EU Membership and Russian Influence

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Georgia is experiencing intense anti-government protests, with demonstrators clashing with security forces in Tbilisi and other cities over the government's decision to suspend EU membership talks. The protests, which have resulted in over 200 arrests and numerous injuries, are driven by widespread public support for EU accession and dissatisfaction with the ruling Georgian Dream party, accused of electoral fraud. The situation is seen as a tipping point, with potential implications for Georgia's political future and its relations with Russia and the West.
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