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Ukraine imposes sanctions on Ivanishvili, some members of Georgia government

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  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he had imposed sanctions on Georgian former Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili and some members of Georgia's government. Tensions have been rising between Georgia's governing party and opponents who say the South Caucasus country is pursuing increasingly authoritarian,

The Ukrainian government has imposed sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili, a former Georgian Prime Minister and billionaire, along with several current members of the Georgian government, including the Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, and the head of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili. These sanctions, which include asset freezes and restrictions on travel, were enacted in response to what Ukraine perceives as actions against its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The decision was influenced by Georgia's recent passage of a "foreign agents" law, which has been criticized for potentially stifling civil society and media freedom, drawing parallels to similar legislation in Russia. This move by Ukraine reflects growing tensions between the two countries, particularly over Georgia's perceived alignment with Russian interests.

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