In recent weeks, protests have erupted in Georgia against an increasingly authoritarian government, reminiscent of the tensions in Ukraine before the war with Russia.
The government's cooling relations with the European Union and warming ties with Moscow have sparked large demonstrations, highlighting the struggle for independence from Russian influence.
Riot police have responded violently to demonstrators, reminding many observers of past conflicts in former Soviet states and raising concerns about a looming crisis.
Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine exemplify the geopolitical struggles former Soviet republics face in their aspirations towards Europe while managing the threat of Russian dominance.
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