US Suspends Strategic Partnership with Georgia

The United States has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia following the ruling Georgian Dream party's decision to halt the country's EU accession process, a move condemned by the U.S. as anti-democratic. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized that this suspension is a response to violations of the partnership's core principles, particularly amid ongoing mass protests against the government's actions. The U.S. criticized the excessive use of force against protesters and noted that Georgian Dream's actions have alienated Georgia from Western alliances, making it more susceptible to Russian influence. The announcement reflects a significant deterioration in U.S.-Georgia relations, which have been strained since the adoption of a controversial