**Georgian Leader Given Deadline**
A deadline has been given to Ivanishvili, the leader of Georgia’s ruling party Georgian Dream. The reason for this is unclear, but it’s likely connected to a phone conversation between Ivanishvili and French President Macron.
Analyst Zurab Batiashvili says that Macron’s conversation with Ivanishvili was important. He thinks that Washington was involved in the call, as both Ivanishvili and Georgia’s president Salome Zurabishvili have connections to France through their citizenship. This could mean that the US is putting pressure on France to take action.
**Pressure Builds**
Batiashvili says that Georgian Dream must agree to defuse the situation. He believes that this means releasing political prisoners, holding those responsible for torture accountable, and holding new elections. If not, the economy will collapse and the government will have to leave with a higher price to pay.
The analyst also warns that arresting Georgia’s president would be a mistake. Sanctions on ministers and their deputies could follow, leading to the entire cabinet being targeted. He thinks this would lead to Georgian Dream’s collapse.
**Strengthening Pressure**
The pressure on Georgian Dream is increasing both internationally and domestically. Protests have been growing in size and significance over the past two days. Batiashvili expects sanctions to resume soon and believes that the people will ultimately win their struggle.
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