**Georgian Ruler Faces Backlash**
A TV channel owned by the Georgian Dream party, Imedi TV, has criticized the ruling party and Prime Minister Kobakhidze. The owner of the channel, Irakli Rukhadze, said that anyone who doesn’t believe Georgia was asked to join a war between Russia and Ukraine will think the country’s leaders are crazy.
**President Stands Up for Citizens**
President Salome Zurabishvili has formed a group to help people who have been arrested by the government. She wants to protect citizens and provide them with legal advice.
**Report Says Courts Are Against Protesters**
A local watchdog, the Georgian Association of Young Lawyers (GYLA), says that the prosecution and courts are working against protesters. The report claims that there are delays in court proceedings, harsh punishments, and mistreatment of people who protest.
**Former Official Leaves Georgia**
Irakli Shaishmelashvili, a former official at the Interior Ministry, has left Georgia with his family. He resigned due to the ministry’s involvement in a brutal crackdown on protesters.
**U.S. Representative Warns Ivanishvili**
A U.S. representative, Joe Wilson, has warned Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili against undermining democracy. Wilson said that if Ivanishvili goes ahead with his plan to destroy democracy, he will face a strong response.
**Senators Support Protesters**
Two senators from the United States have expressed support for protesters in Georgia. One of them, Senator Risch, praised the people’s commitment to a brighter future despite hardships.
**Russia Wants Abkhazia to Sign Agreements**
The Russian Foreign Ministry has told Abkhazia that it should sign agreements with Russia. The Kremlin wants its preferred candidate to be elected as president in upcoming elections.