US Senators Call for Action on Georgia Crisis
Two US senators, Jeanne Shaheen and Jim Risch, are urging the government to take action in response to Georgia’s escalating political crisis. The country has been hit by protests and a rigged election, leading to concerns about its democracy.
Senator Shaheen said that the US is failing to meet this moment and answer this call for help. She criticized the Biden administration for not taking action against Georgian officials involved in the recent violations of democratic principles. Senator Risch also expressed disappointment with the lack of action from the administration.
The senators are concerned about the targeting of activists, opposition figures, and ordinary voters by the ruling Georgian Dream party. They are also worried that Georgia is still under the influence of Russia.
Senator Shaheen praised Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili for standing in solidarity with the people, but warned that a new president could escalate the situation.
The US senators highlighted the long-standing partnership between the United States and Georgia, which has been grounded in shared democratic values since the early 1990s. They appealed to the US government to take immediate action to condemn the current political situation in Georgia.
Senator Risch called for sanctions against those responsible for repression in Georgia and questioned why the administration had not taken action yet. He emphasized that imposing sanctions would put real pressure on those responsible without harming the US.
The State Department has implemented a Visa Restriction Policy, prohibiting the issuance of visas to individuals involved in undermining democracy in Georgia.
US Senators Call for Action in Georgia Crisis
Two US senators are calling for action from their government in response to Georgia’s escalating political crisis. The crisis started with protests and a rigged election, leading to concerns about the country’s democracy.
Senator Shaheen said that the US is failing to meet this moment and answer this call for help. She criticized the Biden administration for not taking action against Georgian officials involved in the recent violations of democratic principles.
The senators are concerned about the targeting of activists, opposition figures, and ordinary voters by the ruling Georgian Dream party. They are also worried that Georgia is still under the influence of Russia.
US Senators Urge Action on Georgia Crisis
Two US senators are urging their government to take action in response to Georgia’s escalating political crisis. The country has been hit by protests and a rigged election, leading to concerns about its democracy.
Senator Risch called for sanctions against those responsible for repression in Georgia. He questioned why the administration had not taken action yet. Senator Shaheen praised Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili for standing in solidarity with the people, but warned that a new president could escalate the situation.
The US senators highlighted the long-standing partnership between the United States and Georgia. They appealed to their government to take immediate action to condemn the current political situation in Georgia.
Georgia Crisis: US Senators Call for Action
Two US senators are calling for action from their government in response to Georgia’s escalating political crisis. The crisis started with protests and a rigged election, leading to concerns about the country’s democracy.
The State Department has implemented a Visa Restriction Policy, prohibiting the issuance of visas to individuals involved in undermining democracy in Georgia. However, Senator Risch questioned why more action had not been taken by the administration.
US Senators Call for Action on Georgia Crisis
Two US senators are urging their government to take action in response to Georgia’s escalating political crisis. The country has been hit by protests and a rigged election, leading to concerns about its democracy.
Senator Shaheen criticized the Biden administration for not taking action against Georgian officials involved in the recent violations of democratic principles. Senator Risch called for sanctions against those responsible for repression in Georgia.
The US senators highlighted the long-standing partnership between the United States and Georgia, which has been grounded in shared democratic values since the early 1990s. They appealed to their government to take immediate action to condemn the current political situation in Georgia.