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The World Tonight: Is Georgia slipping into Russia's grip?

13/05/2024

Is Georgia slipping into Russia's grip?

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, Is Georgia slipping into Russia's grip?

Thousands take to the streets to protest against controversial new law.

As huge protests continute in Georgia against a bill similar to one that was used to stifle dissent in Russia - is the country slipping back into Moscow's orbit?

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