Fisticuffs Inside Georgia's Parliament As Lawmakers Pass Controversial "Russian Bill" Amid Protests

A fight broke out in the Georgian parliament during a debate over the controversial "foreign agents” bill. Georgian lawmakers pushed and shoved each other as the debate heated up. Lawmaker Dimitri Samkharadze from the ruling Georgian Dream party charged at Levan Khabeishvili of the United National Movement. This was after Khabeishvili accused him of orchestrating attacks on opposition supporters. The Georgian parliament voted 84 to 30 to pass the bill, which critics see as a danger to democratic freedoms, in its third and final reading. The legislation now faces a likely veto by Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, which parliament can override by holding an additional vote on the bill.
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00:00 - INTRODUCTION
01:30 - WHY ARE GEORGIANS AGAINST “FOREIGN AGENTS” BILL?
03:22 - WHY DID THE GEORGIAN GOVERNMENT INTRODUCE THE BILL?
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[@MoMo-qw5mp]

When u get 20% funding from outside country, aren't u an agent of foreign influence??

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

And these fools are fighting for it. They won't say America has the exact same bill and Russia copied it word for word to make it law in Russia

[@themiddlekingdom9121]

Even one percent funding from outside country is illegal.

[@linkmeforfun]

Foreign actors like Vitoria Nuland should be barred from causing "color revolutions" through funding NGOs to destabilize foreign governments.

[@SlurpentisCEO]

99% are getting 100% funding by nato

[@tr7chicken70]

don't worry Georgian , any country can aid you why not the EU countries do 20% of funding to protect the Georgian from Russia, its stated as foreign bill. Russian do 20% and EU do 20% , build more defense Georgia its in your history Russia invaded you not the EU.

[@greeneray]

America was the first with this law since almost a 100 years ago and it’s even adapted it recently to be harsher. We have similar laws in Western European countries, so why can’t other countries ask for transparency? Isn’t transparency one of the tenets of democracy?

[@mackienzykahl]

It's ok when america influences other countries but not if they try to do it to us i guess XD. Our government is the only one allowed to spy on us and abuse us.

[@johnrule1607]

Well said! 👍

[@DebateChampion]

They're scared of the corruption it will expose.

[@amr8457]

I'm American and this sounds like a good law to me. Limiting and exposing foreign influence should be welcomed i would think.

[@jamessmithers4456]

This much less strict than the US and UK laws on foreign agents.

[@jeddvillaspin3379]

Because US and UK government were NOT pro russian.

[@you6338]

Is Georgia under control of US?Or should Georgia be the puppet of US?😅

[@user-ff5mi9vo9r]

Why not called it the american bill,because it was first introduce by amerika, check history

[@IliyaOsnovikov]

Because "Russian bill" sounds kind of bad and scary.

[@donaldgeorge3717]

Good job .I approve.Save Georgia from the dirty hands of the West.

[@louislamboley9167]

Same as the law in the US. Must report income from NGO's.

[@DebateChampion]

EU "How dare you try to be open and transparent, you're making us all look as bad as we are" GEORGIA "Correct"

[@jeanclaudegombaniro320]

That sounds like a reasonable bill!

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

America has the exact same law😂😂😂we created this law

[@linkmeforfun]

The US and most of Western Europe have "Foreign Agents" laws. It is hypocritical for the Western colonialists to complain about Georgia having similar laws. The West feels slighted since it is the "foreigner" in this case.

[@jeddvillaspin3379]

Not practical if your government officials were already under Putin's payroll.

[@NaziRussianInvaders]

😂will veto by president

[@nemo6282]

Not when EU money is trying to influence Georgia politics in a big way

[@leevuong8843]

This "controversial" law already exists in the United States in a tougher form and for exactly the same reasons : to reduce foreign interference in the democratic process.

[@mrjerzheel]

Funny they call it a Russian bill when the US has its own near identical FARA law.

[@corvanna4438]

Given Russia murders opposition media, no it is not the same.

[@tikabass]

And so do most EU countries.

[@napoleonbonaparte4396]

Not the same! US introduced the law because of nazi Germany. The law against enemies, not the friends. Also, if a foreign company hires an American lobbyist to change the bill in Congress, they have to be register, but not prohibited.

[@VLAD-08090]

@@tikabass что интересно в США есть такой закон бо иностранных агентах.а вот в колониях ЕС и других подконтрольных США странах его нету.а знаете почему?Потому что США перестанет контролировать эти страны и эти страны из колоний превратятся в самостоятельные страны!!!Правильно что Грузия хочет этот закон принять я их в этом полностью поддерживаю!!!

[@QueenElizabeth1sth]

закон об иностранных агентах используется как тэг на любую оппозицию к власти. Не нравятся дороги? Иностранный агент. Не нравится коррупция? Иностранный агент. И так далее. Собственно проблема в использовании Россией этого закона. И учитывая что Грузия находится в сфере влияния России, проевропейские грузины озабочены фактом извращённым использованием закона для узурпации власти в Грузии правящей верхушкой

[@ellyshipiki7530]

The EU & U.S want to be able to fund NGOS in other countries or political parties in other countries but restricts such funding in their own countries. This is the essence of this LAW.

[@leona369]

Yes this is what blows my mind why are the people protesting against this like are they out of their minds they don't want that they don't want people meddling in their elections or their business

[@marshalljulie3676]

They tried to make it something it is not by calling it the Russian bill 🤦

[@MMK86]

I guess there's a reason why Russia banned NGO's years ago...too big of a threat to society when their hidden agenda is subversion and varying degrees of destabilization

[@corvanna4438]

​@@leona369do you seriously think tge law will be used against Putin's agents? We all know the purpose of this, and it is not what Georgia wants. This is being imposed by the Russian regime

[@VLAD-08090]

@@marshalljulie3676 что интересно в США есть такой закон бо иностранных агентах.а вот в колониях ЕС и других подконтрольных США странах его нету.а знаете почему?Потому что США перестанет контролировать эти страны и эти страны из колоний превратятся в самостоятельные страны!!!Правильно что Грузия хочет этот закон принять я их в этом полностью поддерживаю!!!

[@DL_1980]

A handful of paid EU demonstrators disrupting legal proceedings 😝

[@linkmeforfun]

Foreign actors like Vitoria Nuland should be barred from causing "color revolutions" through funding NGOs to destabilize foreign governments.

[@Pemmont107]

By "handful" you mean millions of Georgian patriots?

[@suilfisean]

You must have some pretty big hands 😂

[@Repulsin77]

@@Pemmont107 If they were patriots, why are those people waiving foreing flags??

[@thecoin5394]

​@@Pemmont107paid by Soros 😅😅

[@louistan7560]

There is no such thing as "Russian law" or "US law" or "UK law" when it comes to defending a country's internal security. Any suggestions and actions against that smacks of foreign interference. Only those who have sold themselves would fight against the imposition of the law

[@dimidochev2530]

Good job by the Georgians adopting this law! A mid finger for the NGOs buying influence inside the country

[@danielyemane4355]

We got same law in US bro what is fuss

[@Dr.Kay_R]

But US has legal corruption and is controlled by Businessmen and oil giants

[@stewartfenton9099]

It stops US medaling

[@mohammadashraf1671]

These demonstrators tried to create a Maidan2 in Georgia, but failed. This bill is much softer than similar Bill's in other countries.

[@nemo6282]

the fuss is the West wants to USE Georgia , like they used Ukraine, to open a second front

[@Mishowhbk]

I guess that's what democracy is all about 😂😂😂😂 why are they complaining

[@aupen4402]

The same law is in US too

[@geoffreywilliams9324]

Georgia is better off without eu . .

[@suilfisean]

No, it is very obviously not. Hence all the people protesting.

[@marshalljulie3676]

​@@suilfiseansome few hundreds protesting with EU flags and not their own making them suspicious and who is funding them how did they get matching equipment to protest with kinda protesters in Hong Kong already had gas mask gloves and helmets.

[@suilfisean]

@@marshalljulie3676 If you think it's a few hundred people, I suggest you turn on a TV or watch some news channel because you haven't got the first clue of what you're talking about... I'm embarrassed for you right now 😄

[@nemo6282]

@@suilfisean People protesting are on the receiving end of NGO's throwing millions into Georgia to disrupt the Democratic process. I am so thankful for the Majority in the Gov. there could not be corrupted by evil EU money

[@newyork8415]

Want to join the EU? Are you out of your mind. Run from it.

[@AchyutChaudhary]

Why?

[@quanboi420]

The EU didn’t invade their country, but Russia did.😂So run from Russia😂

[@NeonRaveHuskey]

They need something to protect them from russia.

[@LittleBishop001]

The EU is a nightmare!! It imposes laws that our countries don't want, laws that destroyed our economy. Once in, it's very hard to get out, only Great Britain managed to escape from this scam! Be aware and be careful my dear friends.

[@cryptotalkwithjaimeg8488]

​@@AchyutChaudharythats the same question i was about to ask 😂

[@L110508]

The bill is voted to pass, why it's a danger to democracy? Does democracy means anything that is pro Western?

[@peterzak765]

Georgia can only vote what EU approves otherwise it is a danger. The whole country may be burning soon.

[@Peterigepan]

This law has been used (misused?) in russia to consolidate power. It is straight from their playbook

[@DebateChampion]

@@Peterigepan Better than relinquishing power to outside influences.

[@clawmarks]

It's a reasonable law. No foreign interference in internal affairs, no regime change, no west puppets, but fully support Georgia's citizens interests.

[@linkmeforfun]

The US and most of Western Europe have "Foreign Agents" laws. It is hypocritical for the Western colonialists to complain about Georgia having similar laws. The West feels slighted since it is the "foreigner" in this case.

[@Pemmont107]

Only FSB puppets instead.

[@suilfisean]

It effects their ability to join the EU which, obviously, is not in their long term interests. The fact there are so many people on the streets should tell you that.

[@thomaskalbfus2005]

All Europeans are Westerners, Duh, that's why you're white caucasians, not east Asians, not Mongol Hoardlings!

[@coshyno]

​@@suilfisean The fact that you think the people on the streets represents the opinion of the majority of the people of Georgia tells me you haven't really thought too deeply about the subject. If you think that the amount of people currently on the streets protesting the new law represents the opinion of the majority of people, then I have a bridge to sell you. What is it with some people who think the EU is the only way to go ? Not everyone wants to be part of the EU, on top of that the EU is not eternal. EU countries for now are united, but this will eventually change as the interests of each individual countries change because what is in the interests of a certain country in question might not be in its best interests tomorrow or in year from now. Things change you know. One day you will see a country leave the EU because its interests will have become too much at odds with its own, there is nothing unusual or new about this. Everything has a end, nothing is eternal.

[@Patendyck76]

This is a US bill to hopefully stop the US Mafia State trying to squeeze your wedding tackle until you do as they say.

[@quanboi420]

I’m pretty sure when their whole parliament is having a fist fight and their people are protesting then it’s not political interference😂maybe it’s just the fact that Russia literally invaded their country in 2008💀

[@jeddvillaspin3379]

I did not hear anthing abput US mafia but I hear everywhere that a Russian mafia exists.

[@napoleonbonaparte4396]

Not the same! US introduced the law because of nazi Germany. The law against enemies, not the friends. Also, if a foreign company hires an American lobbyist to change the bill in Congress, they have to be register, but not prohibited.

[@tombicmail]

@@quanboi420 Really funny to protest against the law, that means your vote will not be torpedoed by foreign billionaires... But do what you want.

[@jesusojeda7850]

This can't be real. I mean, this people can see how good the "we're going to join nato" thing is going for Ukraine, right?

[@craigjones1497]

It wen=t pretty good for Sweden and Finland. Or maybe that whole NATO thing really didn't have anything to do with Putins invasion.

[@quanboi420]

And this shows how bad Russia is, thinking they can tell countries what to do😂and they tried to blame the west interfering in Georgias politics😂if anyone was interfering it would be Russia😂

[@jesusojeda7850]

@@craigjones1497 They're not exsoviet nations, nor Russia opposed them joining nato.

[@jesusojeda7850]

@@quanboi420 Do you think it isn't normal for a country to influence the countries around it? Even to (try to) control the smaller ones? I'm quite sorry if this breaks your concept of reality, but that's normal all around the world- it's even worst for western powers that try to do so with countries in other continents.

[@Orray]

Russia just wants its soivet unuion back and doesn't want any soviet country joining. Makes sense why finland is cool for Russia to join nato while others cant.

[@Trader98V]

I dont understand why evryone dying for eu

[@hypnophonz]

Maybe it is because you're not from the EU? Do you like freedom or following a dictator?

[@amanshirdel926]

@@hypnophonzshut your mouth the Eu is a shithole completely nuts people etc you name It

[@martijnstam6186]

We live in freedom and prosperity for decades. Or do you prefer to hold a tyrant's diapers?

[@manishpradhan2436]

@@hypnophonzThat means EU and west is freedom and rest of the world are slaves

[@NaziRussianInvaders]

Like ur indians dying for come to EU😂

[@geraldos9094]

CIA will find a way around that law.

[@leona369]

Why so Georgia can end up like all of these other countries like these people don't have a foothold or a foot to stand on these guys are absolutely out of their minds Georgia don't let the EU tell you how to run your life please if you're able to keep this bill in house

[@nelayanpejuang4194]

The people wanted to join NATO. But the government don't want to make the same Ukrainian mistakes. The people need to learn more.

[@suilfisean]

Russia will be lucky to remain a single state after Ukraine plays out

[@diawannoto]

which people? it just NGO Paid protesters, or some brainwashed people thinking EU is better.. as Borrel Said EU is garden, outside of EU is ZOO..

[@marshalljulie3676]

The people? These are a handful of people with EU flags the rest of the country supports this bill that's why it's been voted on. The media is deceiving you to see it as an anti EU stance. Since when has declaring foreign agents a bad thing? US and EU has the same law the fact that they don't want Georgia to implement it makes it look suspicious. Are western foreign agents implicated in illegal activities in Georgia and they need protection from the law?🤔

[@marshalljulie3676]

​@@suilfisean🤦 sure thing buddy. But it looks more like Russia and Poland will share a border soon.

[@suilfisean]

@@marshalljulie3676 Coming up on half a million dead or wounded, western military and financial aid still flowing, F-16s on the way, russian military hardware being burned through at an unsustainable rate, oil refineries being hit on the daily, probably another round of mobilization soon.... and all for very modest gains on the battlefield. There's only so long that can keep going for.

[@johntogo8608]

Ukraine 2.0 loading ......lessons will be learnt .

[@quanboi420]

Lessons on what? Russia telling what political affairs countries have? No Russia isn’t the boss of anyone😂

[@The_Engineerr]

They already should have learned their lesson since Abkhasia and South Osetia

[@diawannoto]

@@quanboi420 and NATO telling other countries what to do ? fuking west logic

[@samfernando5389]

Thank God. Georgia is now free from notorious foreign agents. Asian and central Asian countries should follow Niger, Chad, and other African countries. Mauritius also has taken the brave decision. All the best, Georgia !

[@justathought8195]

We are passing the same law in Canada at this time. And everyone here appreciates this need for openness. Big foreign money can manipulate local beliefs very easily.

[@Laljack564]

Every country needs to make its own decisions.

[@htxhallitronix1569]

It seems like the West found a new playdoll 😂 Hey Biden, send your weapons already..

[@MicDrop306]

The 'west', namely the US, through its National Endowment for Democracy (look it up), found a playdoll in Georgia long ago. Georgia didn't decide to on a war with Russia on their own. The NED have been heavily involved in all the color revolutions in the former USSR countries. It's not conspiracy. The NED was created to basically be the civilian arm of the CIA. It's how the US sows unrest in countries it wants to see destabilized. Ever heard of Radio Free Europe? That was funded by the CIA and something like a precusor to the NED. This response was really just me taking an opportunity to offer a line of investigation for those curious about the behind-the-scenes of US hegemony. Anyway, from up Canada, have a great day, eh!

[@OmerWolde]

So for hundreds of protesters the law have to be changed?😂😂

[@jiblazed]

you obviously haven't been following. it's in the 100s of thousands.

[@diawannoto]

@@jiblazed Lol......

[@marshalljulie3676]

​@@jiblazednah you reaching bro there's not even that many people outside

[@nemo6282]

not about changing a law its about introducing a law The corrupt don't want this law and the NGO's pay protesters etc to make it seem like the law is unpopular with the majority of course the NGO's lie it's what they do

[@jonathanfriedlander8563]

Why would anyone of sound mind want to join the eu ????? ?

[@Babayaga97111]

Fight for your freedom no one will do it for you!🧠☝️❤

[@drleon-vc7df]

Davos team introduces "democracy" with blood dollars

[@akal7885]

Geaogia can join the BRICS asap . even the Selome Zourabichvili is an foreign Agent , jshe need to be screened.

[@nitholav5583]

Why should outside interference be allowed in any country in the world, we know that is how coup's are done.

[@nemo6282]

exactly

[@Optimumprime728]

World is clapped.

[@ilikeyou1370]

😁😁😁

[@nightstorm9128]

Russian bill,,,,,,,,,,last time I checked Russian parlement and Georgia parlement were different parlement,,,,In fact,,,different country,,,

[@rhanscrosslander5911]

Sad sight in this modern time

[@yaten_sharma.007]

Georgian doesn't want to live in peace anymore 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@tenton459]

It should be called UK/US bill.

[@user-cm8qn3zl7h]

That's what I'm talking about. Can I see action like that from the Republican'ts in America. People are tired of being ruled all over the world. We all aren't as different as you think we are.

[@anmoldalal16]

The EU needs poorer members for cheap labour. These people are being enticed by cheese and beer not understanding why the English walked out.

[@DipakBose-bq1vv]

Why do you call it Russian law when the USA has this law since 1938????

[@mohammadashraf1671]

Why do you call it "Russian Bill"? Its It's a financial transparency bill.

[@nemo6282]

propaganda

[@haarex.]

I'm from Slovakia, where massive protests are being held over something similar. This comment section horrifies me... Never been more proud to wear UA and NATO flag patches on my backpack.

[@ismaildiedericks9964]

Europe blackmailing again 😮😮😮😮

[@nemo6282]

How can Democratic freedom be compromised by everyone knowing where foreign money goes to which candidate ?

[@alpha_4050]

YOU KNOW IT'S CRAZY WHEN THIS SAME BILL IS IN USA and they are hiding it on all our faces 😂

[@Mitchpdx123]

If these politicians aren’t listening to the citizens, who are they listening to?

[@mrshah2832]

Uncle Sam

[@thejaherath9665]

Great job, regarding countrys6 sovereignty.

[@spiraboy]

-here is a law to limit foreign government influence -no we want foreign government influence Am I missing something? How is this bad?

[@chaoticCricket]

you’re missing a lot of context and nuance. georgia already has laws that make it necessary for ngos to reveal the source of their funding, this law will not increase transparency, it will brand them as foreign agents and give the government power to shut them down at their discretion. also the eu doesn’t need to hide its influence, we WANT to join the eu (our constitution literally calls for the government to strive for it and nato) and will be happy to follow recommendations that make it more likely to be accepted as a member

[@marshalljulie3676]

​@@chaoticCricket😂😂😂all I read was excuses. It seems to me the west doesn't want Georgia to have the power to shutdown foreign agents isn't that a sovereign right as a state to dictate which foreign entities operate in your country? If the west are doing nothing shady they have nothing to worry about. Last time I checked RT News channel was banned across Europe and US isn't that anti democratic? Depriving your people from information so they can make their own judgement 😒. People are not stupid anymore we have access to more information than we need so anything can be checked and double checked. It's only pro western puppets that are upset about this law.

[@spiraboy]

@@chaoticCricket I see. Well you can only be militarily neutral then. Otherwise there will be no Georgia. You are aware that Georgia lost 20% of its territory only a few months after the accession to NATO was mentioned right? That’s clearly not an option. I do support your EU aspirations though

[@chaoticCricket]

@@spiraboy yes i’m painfully aware, i lost a home i can barely even remember anymore, however it’s pretty difficult to remain neutral with a country that’s trying to conquer you. yes the invasion was in response to our attempt to join nato but not doing so isn’t exactly safe either, the borders of the occupied territories have been creeping further and further into georgia with no provocation from us. putin just won’t let us go, as long as we’re trying to gain full independence from russia he will keep trying to stop us edit: forgot to mention that actually abkhazia was occupied long before 2008 and had nothing to do with nato

[@spiraboy]

@@chaoticCricket I am so sorry to hear that. My close coworker and friend is a Ukrainian woman, and her husband is a Georgian. The people of Sakartvelo have my respect. Russia seems to be less allergic to EU than NATO, so I guess taking that path first would work better. They are not going to let NATO come any closer to their borders, and they are ready to pay any price. This is a ruthless geopolitical reality. I hope this law will be used against Russia funded organizations too and not selectively, because only then it would make sense. Good luck.

[@jinsunwoo1709]

What about the respect of law and democratic process? If, as the demonstrators claim, the law goes against the will of the people, then they can express their will through their vote in the next election. If not, then, they should respect the will of the people.

[@happymelon7129]

Same thing happen in HK 2019 , when the gov want to check NG0s foreign $ . U$Ass-A agent is everywhere.

[@lukajolokhava1454]

If they couldn't find anything ,,Russian" or bad in the draft law, they finally stuck to the title, just stigmatizing. "Carrying out the interests of a foreign power" this is a confirmation of the fact when the organization is financed from abroad! It is not shameful, but it is proud to do the same work with such funding, which serves the Georgian national cause along with foreign noble interest. In such a case, the organization proudly declares that, for example, with European funding, it carries out the European interest in Georgia, which at the same time is a Georgian, national affair! It's a perfect match! Nothing to hide, on the contrary! Hiding, hiding and stigmatizing in a negative context only becomes funding when it serves dark and anti-national causes...

[@John-ei5uz]

Don't Georgians realize that Russians have as much freedom and a higher quality of life than EU countries? Do they forget that Stalin was Georgian? There is simply no scenario that would make life for Georgians better by joining the EU at the expense of friendly economic ties with Russia. I assume the law also includes donations made by Russian entities so how does it take Georgia closer to Russia?

[@Babayaga97111]

😂😂😂 Keep it then!

[@johnrule1607]

Good point! 👍

[@user-iy7lf9cs3n]

If this was voted on then the Democratic majority by. Vote it Wins right

[@jeffreyrudolph5061]

Foreign money is like chumming the waters .

[@luchogomez4033]

Aren't the georgians conservative ñ, and they want to join the EU? Nonsense

[@patsokssokari5974]

And the process was 'democratic' as well. Maybe a color revolution will come along pretty soon

[@AregEther]

unfortunately Georgia doesnt understand being EU's and USA wing man will loose control of their own country influence. I would just let them have it without any issues. Let them see how their country will be controlled and influenced by EU/USA foreign policy.

[@SparklesDwin_art]

“Russian bill” a bill that affects all foreign influence? Why are EU leaders scared of this bill? I see Ukraine 2.0 loading.

[@sharonhyde7735]

It's seems it's live your life the best you can do, help anyone whom needs help, earn your keep, be non aggressive, be aware and respectful and mindful to everyone, even if they crap on you🙈

[@lapasaran13]

FIGTH FOR YOUR RIGTH'S NOTHING IS FREE.

[@olwethusibanyoni1715]

Their parliament TV must be entertaining.

[@christosioannidis7483]

Everyone should leave the EU.

[@Lionking65816]

Georgia President will veto the law😂

[@hypnophonz]

Russia's future is very dark. Only tyrants support Putin!

[@amctothemoon9417]

And they will rightly Override the VETO with 1 more Vote session

[@Iberny3]

Parliment can override it with another vote. xd

[@claremontlaki9493]

Wonder why people dont want independence

[@jakethehud]

It's not the law itself but how it would be politically applied. In Russia, they kept expanding the list of foreign agents to include human rights and healthcare organizations and politically activist such as Aleksei Navalny and his anti-corruption foundation (FBK). We all know what happened to Navalny. On December 25, 2020, Lyubov Sobol, a lawyer for the FBK, was detained and a criminal case was brought against her for trespassing "with the use of violence or a threat to use it", after she rang the doorbell of an agent who was recorded in a conversation with Navalny on how they put a Novichok poison agent into his underwear. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Current Time (a Russian language network) and television networks and radio stations are also on the list. I may be wrong, but I haven't heard of the U.S. government closing down television and radio stations or poisoning the opposition, let alone shooting them and throwing them out of windows.

[@CARL_093]

whatever they do this will pass its a long time planning and patients this time it made it through

[@mrdarbab]

Russia wants you. Rejoice. Daddy p will be pleased. That is all that matters. Peace from Canada.

[@empirecyclops]

It's just a basic bill one way of fighting money laundering...i think all country must adopt that bill to avoid external interference thru funding for national or personal interest

[@lukajolokhava1454]

Salome Zurabishvili has said that: I will veto, but I will not get involved in manipulations and such games, don't count on comments, it's just ,,Russian" 😂 se also said the second miracle, the miracle which is actually called recognition - postpone the implementation until after the elections, that is, before that, maybe you will be cheated somehow with this opaque money - she literally said this 😂😂 P.S. After the elections, there will be no more Russian law, will everyone's minds be enlightened and everyone will understand that it is Georgian? 😂 The most important thing is for the "president" to act after the elections...🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂😂

[@agniksen8507]

Why can't they just accept the fact that they are under Russian influence?

[@Orray]

Under russian influence = poverty and shit life. People want better.

[@marshalljulie3676]

Even if the president is a western puppet? You do realize Georgia tried to invade Russia and got demilitarized.

[@nemo6282]

so money coming from Russia then you agree the law is a good thing

[@wanbatan]

What to they refer to as funding?

[@tikabass]

In any case, Georgia is in Asia. So, no one in the EU will accept them in. We already have enough problems, taking in an Asian country that is too far away doesn't make any sense.

[@Linda-io2ns]

Typical republican, Georgia is in Europe, was once part of the u s s r,

[@diawannoto]

@@Linda-io2ns for once try to learn the world map

[@tikabass]

@@Linda-io2ns Europe stops at the Bosphorus Straits, and most of the USSR was in Asia. The Caucasus is in Asia Minor, that's basic geography, haven't you gone to school? And yes, I'm a republican, since I'm French. The Bosphorus limit is the reason why Turkey's application to the EU was rejected 20 years ago, and Turkey is West og Georgia. Besides that, NATO is not winning in its attempt to control the Black Sea.

[@napoleonbonaparte4396]

@@tikabass First of all, Turkey is not accepted because of human rights issues, Islam and Turks are originally from the Central Asia (the latter has not discussed openly, but politicians know that). Secondly, Georgia is much closer to Europe than Cyprus. In Ancient times, Greeks defined Europe as a green grassy land. As far as I remember, in 18th century book, Europe ends at Kura river. After the Kura river is Asia. If you look at 19th and 20th century Western Russia or the Soviet Union, the Caucasus in Europe.😁 If you look at the new map, Europe ends at the Ural Mountains. The Caucasus is further West from the Ural Mountains. Cartographers themselves can't figure out where Europe ends.

[@tikabass]

@@napoleonbonaparte4396 In any case, we Europeans do not want another basket case country in the EU, and none of us will go to war to get control of the Black Sea. We are still reeling economically from accepting the the countries from Eastern Europe, and still can't believe how aggressive and racist people from Eastern Europe are. Try again in 100 years, after the Slovaks and the Baltes have civilized a bit. They are a handful and we'd like to have some peace.

[@robm9113]

Just don't point out that America has the same law in its books called "The Foreign Agents Registration Act". No one needs to know this fact about the "Russian law". Just keep lying please, no problem. You are not corrupt.

[@christopheropio3656]

Crux is ridiculous and spews nonsense much of the time

[@LeeMooEez]

Well…nowadays people saw EU,NATO…don’t really do much for them but adding trouble LOL…because the troublemaker is not the one that propaganda said but the propaganda maker itself 😂😂😂

[@Repulsin77]

USA has the same bill

[@Babayaga97111]

Usa is not a weak country close to imperialistic autocratic and delusional one....🧠

[@ericjimenez5090]

Should have copied Hungarian model join first before showing true color now your country will experience how EU will threat aspiring to be members of EU ...

[@marshalljulie3676]

As if being in the EU is a godly status y'all too full of yourselves😒. The country is sovereign it can pass whatever laws it wants especially against foreign agents.

[@alvine4233]

The CIA and MI6 at work.

[@integragemi7234]

A hard day for USA lol..

[@napoleonbonaparte4396]

hahahaha..... very funny

[@avex3903]

usa trying to pull another maiden

[@Orray]

As if russia isnt meddling in Georgia's government

[@indianboicolin]

Whats happening between georgia and Russia??

[@nemo6282]

Nothing The West wants Ukraine 2.0 Along with the corrupt poli's

[@johnjones6502]

😂😂😂😂❤ best wishes west...go fc someone's election elsewhere 😅😅😅

[@tr7chicken70]

Don't worry Georgian , any country can aid you why not the EU countries do 20% of funding to protect the Georgian from Russia, its stated as foreign bill. Russian do 20% and EU do 20% , build more defense Georgia its in your history Russia invaded you not the EU.

[@reef557]

Russia 🇷🇺 is the way to go, good choice. Don't let's these hypocrites tell you otherwise.

[@larynOneka8080]

Who is funding the protests?

[@nemo6282]

foreign NGO pouring millions into the country think Ukraine 2.0

[@joeyabaigar6727]

goverment not by the people😊

[@user-vz8xe2jc2g]

My money my money my money

[@coffeegator6033]

You can expect Georgia to ask for military support from Russia soon and for Russian tanks to be on the streets.

[@johnrule1607]

Dumb!

[@coffeegator6033]

@@johnrule1607 Oh no like an arrow to my heart lol. The Georgian government will ask Putin to help quash the protests though.

[@johnrule1607]

@@coffeegator6033 your fear is not reality.

[@hmq31415]

Hope Georgia, and all countries can break free of ruzzia’s influence. The worst regime in humankind.

[@johnrule1607]

This bill has nothing to do with Russia. You already know that.

[@hmq31415]

@@johnrule1607 Doesn’t stop me to hope the best for them? This bill is not the problem, the problem is people can use this bill to do pro-ruzzia things.

[@johnrule1607]

@@hmq31415 Actually, you are wrong. This bill has nothing to do with Russia. In fact we in the United States have similar laws dealing with "foreign agents." It's a very common requirement. The problem is that those who wish to subvert the nation and government of Georgia wish to use secret funding via NGOs to do so. This law requires transparency of funding for NGOs. Transparency is a very positive requirement for government. Those who would argue against it are the ones who intend to cause damage.

[@nemo6282]

If you are going to lie , tone it down a bit so your lie is a bit more believable to the ignorant just some advice you clowns need to think over

[@Santakrish123]

Us and EU have laws of similar nature In fact it’s even more strict it seems Live in peace Don’t get coerced Stay neutral

[@yellow13foxtwo]

Lets ask putin are georgia is the russian red line?? If yes then they better don't dare dreaming about joining NATO...

[@suilfisean]

Why would they ask Putin anything? He doesn't govern Georgia

[@yudhoprabowo6797]

why western and US verry deeply to Russian border. becarrefull about that