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Volski Calls ALDE 'Anti-Georgian Force' Over Sanctions Push
First Deputy Speaker of Georgian Dream-led Parliament Gia Volski has called the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) an "anti-Georgian force" after the group urged the EU to impose targeted sanctions on Georgian officials it considers responsible for repression and the undermining of democracy.
"ALDE has committed many transgressions against us: primarily, its attitude toward the country and its youth, and its constant calls for bloodshed and for young people to be drawn into that process," Volski told journalists.
He also accused ALDE of opposing transparency over foreign funding and supporting the overthrow of the Georgian government through revolution.
"The public has clearly understood and assessed the true nature of ALDE and any political forces associated with it; it is an anti-Georgian force. Naturally, their calls for sanctions come as no surprise to us," Volski said.
ALDE President Svenja Hahn and European Liberal Forum President Jan-Christoph Oetjen said Georgian authorities were responsible for repression and the "undermining of democracy," and called on EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos to impose targeted sanctions on those responsible.
Georgia Extends Assistance, Healthcare for Ukrainians Through 2026
Georgia has extended access to medical services and monthly financial assistance for Ukrainian citizens residing in the country after fleeing Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine through January 1, 2027, the government administration said.
Under the program, eligible Ukrainian citizens and people holding the right of permanent residence in Ukraine will continue to receive GEL 300 per family and GEL 45 per individual each month.
The GEL 45 individual payment will end from the month after a recipient leaves Georgia. The family payment will likewise stop if all members of the family leave the country. The Social Service Agency will administer the payments.
The Health Ministry will continue providing medical services, including vaccinations, treatment for tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, maternal and child healthcare, mental healthcare, diabetes treatment and medication, dialysis, care for people with rare diseases and those requiring permanent replacement therapy, as well as emergency medical services, including childbirth and emergency immunization.
