People in Georgia have been protesting everyday for over a year (406+ days) but for whatever reason it’s not currently getting much media coverage likely because the media tends to not report on reoccurring protests.
There’s more information about the protests on the Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024–2026_Georgian_protests
Basically they’re protesting due to election fraud, democratic backsliding and protesting against pro-Russia policies, they want to be aligned with the EU.
…you think the 80% “EU popularity” in Georgia is just a organic love for European vibes? That’s cute. Let’s talk about how the “pro-Western” narrative is actually bought and paid for.
First of all, Georgia is closer to Iran than it is to Ireland. The only reason “Europe” is popular is because the West has spent the last 20 years treating the country like a geopolitical science project. We’re talking about $150 million a year from USAID and the NED—not for “roads,” but for “civil society.” That’s code for building a shadow government of NGOs that literally couldn’t exist without Washington’s credit card.
The NED is literally doing what the CIA used to do in the 70s—funding “investigative journalists” and “youth activists” whose only job is to organize a Maidan-style meltdown every time the Georgian government dares to pass a law the U.S. doesn’t like. When you see 80% support for the EU, you’re looking at a population that’s been told for decades that “Europe” is a magical ATM and a security shield against Russia.
how has russia treated georgia, recently, but also historically?
Sure buddy, you so smart great geopolitical analysis, now go to your room