**Georgian Prime Minister Criticizes Trump Peace Efforts**
The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, has spoken out against those who criticized President Trump’s peace efforts. Kobakhidze claims that they are responsible for the bloody war and the sacrifice of thousands of Ukrainians. He also used conspiracy theories about a “Global Party of War” and the “deep state” to describe a clash between President Zelenskyy and President Trump.
**Snowfall in Western Georgia**
On February 27, Prime Minister Kobakhidze spoke at a rally in Kobuleti while addressing the severe snowfall in western Georgia. He discussed several issues, including potential UK sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili, the initiation of the “FARA” law, and the June 20, 2019 case in the Strasbourg Court. He also sharply rebuked the German ambassador, calling them a representative of Georgia’s “radical opposition”.
**New Legislation Introduced**
The ruling Georgian Dream party has introduced new legislation aimed at amending 14 different laws. This would exclude non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from public decision-making processes. The initiative aims to tackle shortcomings in mandatory CSO participation.
**Changes to the High Council of Justice**
The Georgian Parliament has also introduced changes that will abolish competition for the appointment of members of the High Council of Justice (HCoJ). Instead, MPs will have the power to nominate candidates.
**Russia‘s Foreign Intelligence Service Speaks Out**
According to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, the European Union is determined to “return Georgia to the path of democracy and European integration” at any cost. The EU allegedly plans to pay each protester 120 euros per day.
**New Forensic Tools for the Interior Ministry**
The Interior Ministry plans to spend GEL 6,800,000 on forensic tools and licenses from Israeli company Cellebrite. This will allow them to access mobile phone and laptop data.
**Journalist Released from Hunger Strike**
Critical Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadygov has ended his 161-day hunger strike after learning that the European Court of Human Rights had ordered Georgia not to extradite him until a final ruling is issued.
**New President in Abkhazia**
Badra Gunba has claimed victory over Adgur Ardzinba in the second round of presidential polls held on March 1 in Russian-occupied Abkhazia. Gunba was reportedly the candidate favored by Moscow.
**Regular Flights to Occupied Abkhazia**
Russia plans to start regular flights to occupied Abkhazia from May 1, according to Sergei Kiriyenko. A special flight is due to land at Sokhumi airport on February 27 to bring seriously ill patients to Russia for medical treatment.
**Agreement with Nicaragua**
The Russia-occupied Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia and Nicaragua have signed an agreement on mutual visa elimination. This was done during a meeting in Moscow, where Tskhinvali’s “foreign minister” met with Nicaragua’s ambassador.