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Monday, June 1, 2026, #096 (6152)

SSS Arrests Two on Espionage Charges

The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) announced on May 30 the arrest of Irakli Chikhladze, reportedly a founder and head of the Caucasian Center for Civil Hearings, on espionage charges. (more)

Lelo Says Zakharova's Remarks Confirm Georgia's Growing Dependence on Russia

When Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed that Georgia had chosen a "multi-vector policy" rather than a confrontational course toward Moscow, ... (more)

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"U.S. Delegation Calls on Patriarch Shio III to Serve as Voice of Reconciliation" (more)

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Georgian Dream Prime Ministers: The Rotation Pattern Under Ivanishvili

Opposition media have recently begun discussing the prospect of a prime ministerial change in Georgia drawing near, with potential candidates already being named. (more)
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