FARA - for me, not for thee

https://www.politico.eu/article/georgia-europe-brussels-eu-flags-protests-foreign-affairs-russia-bill/

<Blockquote>Crowds began gathering outside the parliament building in central Tbilisi [Georgia] early Wednesday, just a day after security forces beat back and detained demonstrators protesting the government’s controversial plans to label NGOs, media outlets and campaign groups receiving funding from abroad as <b>“foreign agents.”</b>

Critics say the bill, which was passed by MPs at its third reading on Tuesday, mirrors Russian-style legislation that has been used by the Kremlin to quash dissent and target activists.

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Washington almost immediately hinting it could sanction top politicians if the bill is made law.</blockquote>

Compare the U.S. FARA - Foreign Agents Registration Act

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_Agents_Registration_Act

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2024-05-20

An update:

https://www.politico.eu/article/us-sanction-georgian-dream-party-politicians-foreign-agent-law-asset-freezes-travel-bans-democracy/

<Blockquote>Officials responsible for pushing forward Georgia’s <b>Russian-style “foreign agents” law</b> could face asset freezes and travel bans under a new bill to be presented to the U.S. Congress.</blockquote>

This is utterly sick.

The U.S. has its FARA.

Note how the media and politics are full of Russia-hating hypocrites, ignoring the double standard that should be obvious to them.