Russia Accuses US of Color Revolution in Georgia

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has accused the U.S. of orchestrating a 'color revolution' in Georgia ahead of the parliamentary elections on October 26. The SVR claims that pro-Western NGOs in Georgia are mobilizing to monitor the elections and document alleged election fraud, while the U.S. is reportedly preparing to apply significant pressure on Georgian authorities. The report suggests that Washington is concerned about the ruling Georgian Dream party's strong support and fears its continued independence from Western demands. U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller dismissed these accusations as 'false and absurd,' highlighting Russia's own illegal occupation of parts of Georgia. The SVR also alleges that the U.S. plans to provoke law enforcement into suppressing protests, prompting a potential harsh political and economic response from Washington. As tensions build, the situation raises concerns about possible unrest in Georgia during the electoral period.