Georgia Suspends EU Accession Talks Until 2028, Citing "Blackmail" from Brussels

Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party, led by Irakli Kobakhidze, has announced a suspension of its efforts to begin European Union accession negotiations until 2028. Kobakhidze explained that while EU membership remains a goal for 2030, Georgia will not engage in formal talks or accept any EU financial aid during this period. The decision follows what Kobakhidze described as the European Union's “blackmail and manipulation” tactics, which he said have undermined Georgia's dignity....