Clashes Erupt Amid Anti-Putin Protests in Georgia

On [Insert Date], Georgia faced significant turmoil as anti-Putin protests erupted in the capital, Tbilisi, marking the sixth consecutive day of violent clashes. Protesters expressed anger towards their government, viewed as increasingly aligning with Russia and stalling talks to join the European Union. Tensions peaked after demonstrators confronted police, who dispersed crowds with tear gas. Witnesses depict scenes of brutality, raising alarm over civil liberties under the Georgian Dream party, which proponents claim mirrors oppressive policies in Russia. The government justified its crackdown by stating the need for peace to prevent a scenario akin to Ukraine's crisis. Analysts warn that Georgia’s growing proximity to Moscow could jeopardize its future, while the struggle for European integration continues to provoke fierce public outcry. The standoff poses critical questions about Georgia's direction and its potential role within the broader geopolitical landscape, especially as citizens demand freedom from Kremlin influence.