Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has proposed a public referendum on the “Transparency of Foreign Influence” law after the parliament overrode her veto. Addressing protesters, Zourabichvili emphasized that the decision on the country’s future should be made by the people, not just 84 parliament members. She urged citizens to gather signatures for the referendum and highlighted the importance of youth mobilization for the upcoming elections. The controversial law was passed despite her veto, sparking fears of reduced democratic freedoms and closer ties with Russia.
Countries in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group have committed over €21 billion in new military aid, British Defense Secretary John Healey announced after a meeting in Brussels co-chaired by Germany and the UK. The UK pledged a record £4.5 billion for 2024, including drones and anti-tank mines. Germany pledged €11 billion through 2029, with plans to deliver air defense systems, tanks, and ammunition. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov thanked allies and stressed the importance of continued support against Russia’s increasing drone attacks.
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