Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has proposed a 'reset' in relations with the United States following Washington's decision to pause over $95 million in aid due to concerns about Georgia's democratic backsliding. This pause accompanies a controversial law on 'foreign agents,' which requires organizations receiving more than 20% of funding from abroad to register as 'agents of foreign influence,' a move critics label as authoritarian. Kobakhidze acknowledged that relations have deteriorated over recent years and expressed readiness for constructive dialogue to improve ties. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Georgia's actions are incompatible with EU and NATO membership norms. The ruling Georgian Dream party defends the law as a necessary measure to protect national sovereignty. Kobakhidze critiqued the U.S. restrictions as 'blackmail' and called for a healthier conversation to restart relations.