"Controversy Over Defaced Stalin Icon Reveals Georgia's Deep Divisions"
An icon depicting Josef Stalin in Tbilisi's main cathedral was defaced with paint, exposing deep divisions in Georgia over the former Soviet dictator's legacy. Georgians remain split over Stalin's role, with some viewing him as a strong leader who brought prosperity and others condemning him as a bloodthirsty dictator responsible for millions of deaths. The defacing incident has sparked controversy and reignited debate over Stalin's place in Georgian history.