
The war on truth: Russian disinformation and Georgia’s path to EU
As Georgia’s path to Europe stalls, mass protests erupt—and with them, a storm of disinformation. Pro-Kremlin outlets are exploiting the chaos aiming to steer the nation away from its European course and back under Moscow’s influence. The Georgian Dream (GD) party’s decision to suspend EU accession negotiations until 2028 has fueled massive protests across Georgia. These demonstrations – ongoing since allegations of electoral fraud marred the October 2024 parliamentary elections – have been met with repeated and violent police crackdowns. Authorities have used excessive force on protestors, politicians, and media representatives. Confronted with growing resistance to GD’s shift away from EU integration, pro-Kremlin outlets in Georgia have pushed disinformation campaigns to discredit pro-European protesters, downplay police violence, and portray Georgia’s Western allies as instigators. […]