Bidzina Ivanishvili sanctions

Former head of Georgia’s State Security Service arrested on corruption charges

Georgia

December 23, 2025

He is accused of taking a large-scale bribe.

Opinion: 'Putin will leave sooner than we think — and Ivanishvili will follow'

Georgia

October 02, 2025

Russia–Caucasus analyst briefed US Senate

Prison and exile: How Ivanishvili deals with former allies

Bidzina Ivanishvili

October 01, 2025

How former allies became enemies of Georgia’s de facto ruler Bidzina Ivanishvili

International Democratic Union (IDU) adopts critical resolution on Georgia

Georgia - EU

June 17, 2025

It calls for new elections and the disconnection of Ivanishvili’s bank from SWIFT and Visa/Mastercard

TI: Georgian Airways and Georgian security services involved in abduction of Ivanishvili’s ex-aide

Georgia

June 10, 2025

Transparency International: “Bachiashvili was likely brought to Georgia on 26 May aboard a Georgian Airways VIP flight”

US Ambassador to Georgia Robin Dunnigan resigns

Georgia-USA

June 05, 2025

According to Dunnigan, she has decided to end her diplomatic career.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen: “Georgian Dream’s campaign against truthful information is an attack on democracy”

Georgia-USA

June 04, 2025

She believes the U.S. Senate should pass the MEGOBARI Act, which provides for sanctions against members of the Georgian government.

RFE/RL: European Parliament urges sanctions on mid- and lower-level Georgian officials

Georgia - EU

June 03, 2025

"During Georgian Dream's time in power, Georgia has made no progress in priority areas"

Georgian opposition group Resistance Platform appeals to Germany, France and Poland

Georgia - EU

May 30, 2025

The letter discusses the need for the EU to develop a consistent policy towards Georgia.

EU spokesperson: "Georgia’s ties with Black Sea Strategy partners will depend on its approach"

Georgia - EU

May 29, 2025

“Stability in the Black Sea region is crucial for Georgia’s security, trade, and energy.”

Ivanishvili’s ex-adviser arrested: voodoo, sharks, and bizarre world of Georgian oligarch

Bidzina Ivanishvili

May 27, 2025

Bachiashvili considers his arrest politically motivated and the result of a personal vendetta by Ivanishvili.

Italian parties call on government to sanction Georgian Dream

Georgia

May 27, 2025

The resolution names specific individuals as responsible for the rollback of democracy in Georgia.

Politicians, judges, propagandists and businessmen — who in Georgia will be targeted by MEGOBARI sanctions?

Georgia-USA

May 06, 2025

The list includes senior government officials, judges, businessmen, and propagandists affiliated with Georgian Dream.

“US sanctions will deal a heavy blow to Ivanishvili’s regime” - comment from Tbilisi

Georgia-USA

May 06, 2025

Giorgi Rukhadze: “Sanctions alone will not be enough to make the regime back down”

European People’s Party adopts new resolution calling for sanctions on Ivanishvili and Cartu Bank’s removal from SWIFT

Georgia - EU

May 01, 2025

The EPP urges Georgian Dream to immediately stop using repressive laws.

'Georgia is starting to move in Putin’s direction' - interview with former FSB colonel

Georgia-Russia

April 11, 2025

Gennady Gudkov: “FSB officers are permanently present in Georgia”

MEP proposes action against Ivanishvili’s assets in France (if any exist)

Georgia

April 10, 2025

In response, a member of Georgian Dream said that the MEP had a “deeply Soviet mindset.”

'EU ready to impose sanctions to hold Georgian Dream accountable,' says EU press service

Georgia - EU

March 05, 2025

According to the EU press service, Georgian Dream's actions violate human rights and freedoms.

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