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Georgia suspends talks on joining the European Union and accuses the bloc of blackmail

Georgia has suspended its talks on joining the European Union, accusing the EU of "blackmail" after the bloc criticized the Georgian government's decision to resume air travel with Russia. The EU had expressed concerns over this move, citing potential violations of sanctions against Russia due to its actions in Ukraine. Georgian officials, feeling that the EU's reaction was an attempt to coerce them into aligning with Western sanctions against Russia, have decided to pause negotiations. This decision reflects the complex geopolitical balancing act Georgia is attempting, maintaining economic ties with Russia while aspiring to integrate with the EU. The suspension of talks has raised questions about Georgia's path towards European integration and its foreign policy direction amidst ongoing regional tensions.

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