The News in Brief
Wednesday, May 1
Entry to Georgia banned for Russian Bikers
A group of Russian bikers was denied entry to Georgia. The group consisted of about 30 people. The information was precised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
The group was stopped at Zemo Larsi, the customs checkpoint between Georgia and Russia. The bikers were going to Greece in order to attend a mass gathering planned on May 1-2.
One of the bikers also reported that they were also banned a transit on Georgian territory. As reported, the reason for the ban was caused by the fact they failed to provide information, or provided false information, about their identity and purpose of travel.
"In recent years, pro-Putin biker gangs have traveled across former Soviet states and westward to Europe in early May to commemorate the end of World War II, in a way appearing more like overt propaganda for Russian president Vladimir Putin’s policies," reads the Democracy and Freedom Watch.
Georgian Fair Business Practices Sanctions Act of 2019 – Bill at US Congress
The US Congress has registered a bill which may bring sanctions against Georgia.
The bill was introduced by the Republican, Markwayne Mullin on February 28.
According to the text of the draft law, sanctions against Georgia will be initiated in case the government's actions violate the agreements signed with American businessmen and the obligations.
“To impose sanctions with respect to the Government of Georgia if the President determines that the Government of Georgia is taking actions to undermine commitments or contractual agreements with United States persons engaging in business operations in the country of Georgia, and for other purposes,” reads the act.
Undermining commitments and agreements may cause suspension of financial assistance or certain banning individuals from entering the United States and making it ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States.
(By Mariam Chanishvili)
A group of Russian bikers was denied entry to Georgia. The group consisted of about 30 people. The information was precised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
The group was stopped at Zemo Larsi, the customs checkpoint between Georgia and Russia. The bikers were going to Greece in order to attend a mass gathering planned on May 1-2.
One of the bikers also reported that they were also banned a transit on Georgian territory. As reported, the reason for the ban was caused by the fact they failed to provide information, or provided false information, about their identity and purpose of travel.
"In recent years, pro-Putin biker gangs have traveled across former Soviet states and westward to Europe in early May to commemorate the end of World War II, in a way appearing more like overt propaganda for Russian president Vladimir Putin’s policies," reads the Democracy and Freedom Watch.
Georgian Fair Business Practices Sanctions Act of 2019 – Bill at US Congress
The US Congress has registered a bill which may bring sanctions against Georgia.
The bill was introduced by the Republican, Markwayne Mullin on February 28.
According to the text of the draft law, sanctions against Georgia will be initiated in case the government's actions violate the agreements signed with American businessmen and the obligations.
“To impose sanctions with respect to the Government of Georgia if the President determines that the Government of Georgia is taking actions to undermine commitments or contractual agreements with United States persons engaging in business operations in the country of Georgia, and for other purposes,” reads the act.
Undermining commitments and agreements may cause suspension of financial assistance or certain banning individuals from entering the United States and making it ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States.
(By Mariam Chanishvili)