On the fifth night of protests, police used water cannon to disperse the crowd near parliament in Georgia. Night after night, the streets are filled with demonstrators draped in flags, accusing the government of moving away from their European future towards Russia. Tensions have escalated as the ruling party faces backlash from the EU and US, leading to a constitutional crisis.
Protesters, led by a pro-Western president and opposition groups, demand fresh elections due to alleged violations in the previous vote. The government, on the other hand, claims legitimacy and accuses the opposition of being funded from abroad. As the standoff continues, with police clashing with protesters, the future of Georgia’s relationship with the West hangs in the balance.
Amidst the turmoil, Russia watches closely, drawing comparisons to Ukraine’s Maidan revolution. The choice facing Georgians is stark – between aligning with Europe or Russia. The protests show no sign of slowing down, with demands for free and fair elections under international supervision. The outcome remains uncertain as the country grapples with its political future.