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Protest Erupt in Georgia Over EU Membership Delay
Mass protests erupted in Tbilisi after the Georgian government announced a delay in EU membership talks until 2028. Demonstrations began Thursday, intensifying Friday, as thousands gathered outside the Parliament building, waving EU and Georgian flags. Protesters accuse the ruling Georgian Dream party of democratic backsliding and pro-Russian policies. Clashes erupted as riot police used rubber…
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Russia Recruits Houthis for War in Donbas
The Financial Times reported that Russia has recruited hundreds of Yemeni mercenaries to fight in Ukraine, facilitated by a Houthi-linked operation. Recruits were reportedly promised lucrative jobs and Russian citizenship but were coerced into signing military contracts upon arrival. Many lacked training and were deployed to Ukraine, facing harsh conditions and significant casualties. The operation,…
