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Two opposition leaders were detained during mass protests in Tbilisi against the ruling Georgian Dream Party. Demonstrations, ongoing since November over alleged election fraud in the October 2024 parliamentary elections, escalated as thousands blocked highways and gathered outside parliament.

Police intervened, detaining Nika Melia, leader of the pro-European Akhali party, and former Tbilisi Mayor Gigi Ugulava. Melia was later released. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the crackdown, stating Georgia falls short of EU candidate expectations. The Georgian government had suspended EU accession talks until 2028, citing pressure from Brussels.

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Lavrov Signals New Round of Russia-Ukraine Talks

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Speaking at the 13th Meeting of High Security Officials in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that a new round of direct negotiations with Ukraine will be announced shortly. He recalled that Istanbul hosted the first round on May 16 and said Russia will continue to demand the repeal of laws in Ukraine that restrict the Russian language, culture, and the Russian-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Lavrov reiterated that Ukraine’s neutral status remains a key demand in peace efforts.

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