US Sanctions Founder of Georgia's Ruling Political Party

US sanctions Georgia's ruling party founder for pro-Russia ties
The USA imposed sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of Georgia's ruling party, on Friday. The reason given was "undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia" in favor of Russia.
US sanctions the founder of Georgia's ruling political party
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on the founder of Georgia’s ruling political party, which has steered the country away from a pro-Western stance and towards Russia, U.S. officials said Friday. The State and Treasury ...
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US imposes sanctions on Georgia's Ivanishvili over Russia ties
The United States imposed sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of Georgia's ruling party, on Friday. The reason provided was "undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia" in favour of Russia.
US imposes sanctions on founder of Georgia's ruling party
The United States of America has imposed financial sanctions against the founder and honorary chairman of Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party, former prime minister, and billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili,
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