Georgia had been one of the strongest partners for the United States as a bulwark against Russia in the region, while continuing to wrestle with the territories that Russia has occupied since its invasion there in 2008. But as Georgian domestic institutions weaken and some of its leaders have signaled closer ties with Russia, the whole country’s ability to effectively counter Russian malign influence has waned. The recent debacle with the foreign agents law has seriously damaged the government’s credibility in Brussels and Washington.
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