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Police try to detain a demonstrator near the Parliament building during an opposition protest against "the Russian law" in the center of Tbilisi, Georgia, May 13, 2024

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Video. Georgian parliament set to approve controversial 'Russian law'

Updated: 13/05/2024 - 22:10 GMT+2

Georgia is about to approve a controversial law that tightens controls on organisations receiving foreign funds. Critics say it could undermine democracy and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union.

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