Russian occupation shapes Georgian choices | Eastern Express

Georgian Dream says its' approach to Russia protects Georgia from another war.

Its' confrontation with Europe also shields the ruling party from demands for democratic accountability.

In this episode of Eastern Express, host Jonasz Rewiński and his guest, Victor Kipiani, Chairman of Geocase, examine how those interests reinforce each other, as Georgia’s European accession process remains stalled. We assess why sanctions and diplomatic pressure have struggled to change the government’s calculations, and try to answer the key question: What does this strategy mean for Georgians seeking both security and the right to hold their leaders accountable?

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Georgia’s frozen European path
04:51 Introduction: Security concerns and the consolidation of power
08:46 Interview: Georgia’s democratic decline and its impact on Western credibility
12:43 Interview: Ivanishvili’s informal rule from the shadows
15:09 Interview: Limits of Western pressure on Tbilisi
20:17 Eastern News Flash

🔴 Watch our 24/7 livestream - https://youtube.com/live/9RY46AUtIl4

Bringing you all the latest daily news and updates, TVP World is Poland's first English-language channel where you can find world news as seen from the Polish perspective and the latest news from the CEE region. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

https://tvpworld.com/
https://www.facebook.com/tvpworldcom
https://twitter.com/TVPWorld_com
https://www.instagram.com/tvp_world/
https://www.threads.net/@tvp_world
https://bsky.app/profile/tvpworld.bsky.social
https://www.tiktok.com/@tvpworld.com
https://t.me/tvp_world

#Georgia #Russia #Putin