The current events in Georgia are somewhat similar to the beginning of Euromaidan. On October 28, 2024, during parliamentary elections, the pro-Russian Kobakhidze government got a majority. According to the OSCE report, statistical anomalies, and prosecutors in Georgia, the elections were not fair, causing the first “wave” of protests. The most likely scenario is that the Kobakhidze government will try to suppress the protests completely until the very end, which might lead to a revolution in Georgia.
Overall, the presidency of Trump may define American-Ukrainian relations in a way never seen before and, as a result, potentially entirely changing the outcomes of the war. Whether Trump prioritizes Ukraine’s and Eastern Europe’s stability or concentrates just on realization of his statements from the election campaign will probably determine the course not only of the Russian invasion but also of Europe-US relations.
In August 2024, Ukraine launched a dangerous and an unpredictable military operation. It was a historic moment in the war against Russia. As military historian Lawrence Freedman said: “Russia’s supposed military might have proved to be more fragile than formidable in this war, exposing cracks in its power.”
Head of the Main Directorate of Military Intelligence (GUR) of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, revealed proofs showing that Russian agents may access even deleted messages and gather personal information of Telegram users. Although this action seems to be meant to guard Ukraine from surveillance risks in the current war with Russia, it also raises serious concerns over government goals.
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