据报道格鲁吉亚政府要通过“外国代理人”法案，引起了数千人的示威抗议。 This dictatorship is simply too much! Taking this opportunity, I want to introduce you to this cool country.
Georgia was once the darling of the international community, overcoming its legacy of corruption and autocracy and salvaging the situation from the brink of national failure. But since billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili came to power in 2012, Georgia's relations with the West have begun to change. He tried to establish good relations with the West while maintaining close relations with Moscow, which is vital to Georgia's security.
However, this rich man may be in the hands of the Kremlin. He was reported to have sold all Russian assets in 2012, but last year Transparency International reported that he still owns Russian businesses through a range of offshore companies, families and other representatives.
Still, the protest shows that the government's apparently pro-Russian tendencies have provoked the anger of many Georgians. They believe that the government lacks interest in protecting the country from Russian political and psychological aggression (and possibly even military aggression). They also lack confidence in the government's commitment to genuine democracy.
However, the protest also showed the Georgian desire for Europe and antipathy towards Russia. Georgia is only 25 miles from Russian forces, and many fear Georgia could suffer the same fate as Ukraine. An August 2022 survey found that at least 75% of Georgians want to join the EU, and only 2% support Russia.
Historically, Georgians have shown that they are willing to take to the streets to protest what they consider to be injustice. The protests led to the 2003 "Rose Revolution" that ended Soviet-era leadership and led to a break with Moscow. Protests in 2019 forced the Georgian Dream Party-led government to commit to electoral reforms. These demonstrations show that the Government of Georgia cannot ignore the voice of the people. They need to listen to their people and take action to achieve true democracy and freedom.
And the outcome of the protests also shows the limited influence of Russia in Georgia. Russia has been trying to influence countries it believes are in its orbit, but this failure shows that Russia's power has its limits in Georgia.
As Putin's war against Ukraine continues to escalate, Georgia's future prospects remain uncertain. However, the Georgian people have shown their will, their desire to join the European Union, their desire for freedom and democracy.
Let us continue to follow the development of this country and pray for the freedom and prosperity of the Georgian people.