UK halts support to Georgian Gov’t amid concerns over democratic norms

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has condemned the Georgian authorities for violence against protesters and journalists, calling the actions “unacceptable” and a violation of Georgia’s constitutional commitment to a European future.

In response, the UK is suspending programme support to the Georgian government, restricting defence cooperation, and limiting engagement with Georgian Dream officials. Lammy emphasized the UK’s solidarity with the Georgian people in their pursuit of democratic freedoms and the right to determine their country’s future.