AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRussian Influence Watch: Over 100 Georgian civil society figures signed a statement accusing Georgian Dream-linked groups of pushing Russian propaganda and undermining sovereignty, citing intensified pro-Russia narratives and “Russophobia” rhetoric. Anti-Corruption: Ex-PM Irakli Garibashvili was charged with taking a bribe tied to a Defense Ministry procurement scheme, with prosecutors alleging up to GEL 7 million in public losses. AI for Resilience: The Asian Development Bank launched an AI project with Azerbaijan to help countries strengthen infrastructure resilience and disaster-risk adaptation, with Georgia among participating members. School Infrastructure: Tbilisi public schools are undergoing major rehabilitation, including renovated yards, classrooms, and bathrooms ahead of the new school year. Energy Diversification: Georgia’s Kulevi refinery is starting to shift away from Russian crude under EU sanctions pressure, with Kazakhstan imports appearing for the first time. Cybersecurity Risk: Reports say Iranian hackers shut down a UK power plant for four days, highlighting growing threats to critical infrastructure. Regional Tech & Research: Harvard’s Georgian Studies Program was suspended after Georgia’s education ministry declined to extend funding.
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