The United States, along with its European allies, is imposing visa restrictions and financial sanctions on individuals linked to undermining democracy in Georgia, particularly related to the Georgian Dream party's actions. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the new visa policy in response to concerns over Georgia's proposed 'foreign agent' legislation, sparking mass protests in the country. The US is also reviewing its cooperation with Georgia, with legislative initiatives in Congress aimed at punishing the Georgian Dream government for the law.
Dear American citizen friends! It is crucial that you reach out to your House Representatives and ask them to sponsor the MEGOBARI Act in support of the people of Georgia against the Russian regime and the Kremlin grip! Thank you in advance and please amplify this post! 🇬🇪🇺🇸🇪🇺 https://t.co/7Bvc4fLeKs
The United States freely and democratically imposed visa restrictions on Georgia in connection with the Foreign Agents Act. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued an official statement: “The Department of State is introducing a new visa restriction policy for Georgia that will… https://t.co/7ltRcQtO1T
US announces visa crackdown on NATO hopeful Those promoting the ‘foreign agent law��� in Georgia could be barred from traveling to America, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said https://t.co/fNs0Hlzjkg https://t.co/9FZkMbAkor
This week, Chairman @RepJoeWilson led a strong and bipartisan introduction of the MEGOBARI Act. This bill highlights our commitment to Georgia’s democracy and freedom. We will respond to those who open the gates to Russia. https://t.co/GrcojKStr9 https://t.co/stBQkUVQp6
We are pleased to see the introduction of the MEGOBARI Act led by @HelsinkiComm Chair @RepJoeWilson. We stand with the people of Georgia as they work to uphold their country's democratic progress at this critical time. We urge this bill's swift passage. https://t.co/h7ZNuQg6ag
There are two legislative initiatives in US Congress to punish the Georgian Dream government for the foreign agents law. This one stems from the House. It's called MEGOBARI Act and I wrote about it before. Another one is coming from the Senate. It's called Georgian People's Act. https://t.co/LyOhg0hbyW
The government of #Georgia responds to the statement of the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, who announced a policy of visa restrictions for persons responsible or complicit in undermining democracy in Georgia and their family members https://t.co/Lbhb6kRose
Georgia's ruling party called the US decision to sanction lawmakers who promoted the law on foreign agents "unprecedented and comical". One of the leaders of the Georgian Dream, Mamuka Mdinaradze (pictured), stressed that the country's independence "is not for sale for any visa". https://t.co/Qfl5rkWtS3
Days before the Georgian Parliament is set to vote to overcome presidential veto on the Russian-backed and inspired law on foreign influence, the US rolled out travel restrictions on those involved in “undermining democracy in Georgia.” “I am announcing a new visa restriction… https://t.co/Ol85CBQN34
⚡️The U.S. State Department is introducing a new visa restriction policy for #Georgia that will apply to individuals involved in subverting democracy in the country, the Secretary of State Antony #Blinken said. 📷: AFP https://t.co/oWuzVRFAEx
⚡️ US imposes travel restrictions on politicians 'undermining democracy in Georgia.' Secretary of State Antony Blinken also said he is launching a review of U.S.-Georgian relations. https://t.co/NXadfobbJO
⚡️ US imposes travel restrictions on politicians 'undermining democracy in Georgia.' https://t.co/Tr12UMTOnU
🔴 The State Department is implementing a new visa restriction policy for #Georgia that will apply to individuals who are responsible for or complicit in undermining democracy in Georgia, as well as their family members https://t.co/MP5hGoykt9
Announcement of a Visa Restriction Policy for Undermining Democracy in Georgia and Comprehensive Review of All U.S.-Georgia Cooperation https://t.co/PR7EeQuRvs
The #US is introducing new visa restrictions on #Georgia and launching a review of bilateral cooperation between the countries over a “foreign agent” bill passed by the Georgian parliament this month, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says. https://t.co/SEQU0sD5iZ
#US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces new visa restrictions for those undermining democracy in #Georgia. https://t.co/a8BIBkFzOZ
The US will impose visa restrictions and review relations with Georgia over a controversial 'foreign agent' bill that has sparked mass protests in the country ⤵️ https://t.co/rMIZZTvtsw
US imposes visa restrictions and will review cooperation with Georgia ➡️ https://t.co/PS5SntbIb8 https://t.co/6p1SPgk80g
US issues visa restrictions, comprehensive review over Georgia 'foreign agent' bill https://t.co/quIRhR4Nk2 https://t.co/2cWAiv3iKz
⚠️ US ISSUES VISA RESTRICTIONS, COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OVER GEORGIA 'FOREIGN AGENT' BILL Full Story → https://t.co/R0qqgKme8Y https://t.co/q1TEm20FMf
I am announcing a new visa restriction policy for those responsible for undermining democracy in Georgia, including in connection with the Georgian Dream’s proposed “foreign influence” legislation.
“We call on the United States and its European allies to immediately impose travel restrictions and financial sanctions against individuals responsible for undermining Georgia’s democratic development and Euro-Atlantic aspirations, including high-ranking Georgian Dream officials… https://t.co/EXfsTvwPsG
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he anticipates that U.S. “will take actions” on Georgia’s recently passed #ForeignAgentsLaw https://t.co/mYVns63tds
NEW!!! Blinken says 'very concerned' about Georgia's foreign agents law. "I think, it's right out of Moscow's playbook, unfortunately" "... We are looking very hard at what we can do in response to that and I anticipate we will take actions." #StandWithGeorgianPeople https://t.co/rv7MOdjRwq