U.S. Pauses $95 Million Aid to Georgia Over Anti-Democratic Actions

The United States has paused over $95 million in assistance to the Georgian government. This decision follows a review prompted by actions deemed 'anti-democratic' by the State Department. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the Georgian government's behavior is incompatible with EU and NATO norms.

The United States announced on Wednesday its decision to pause more than $95 million in assistance to the Georgian government. This move comes after a review of bilateral cooperation, which was prompted by what the State Department describes as 'anti-democratic actions' by the Georgian government.

'The Georgian government's anti-democratic actions and false statements are incompatible with membership norms in the EU and NATO,' Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in an official statement. He added that Washington would continue aid initiatives that benefit the people of the South Caucasus country.

The paused assistance includes programs aimed at supporting governmental institutions, although humanitarian and people-focused aid will proceed uninterrupted.

(With inputs from agencies.)