US Sanctions Founder of Georgia's Ruling Political Party

US sanctions Georgia's ruling party founder for pro-Russia ties
The USA imposed sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of Georgia's ruling party, on Friday. The reason given was "undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia" in favor of Russia.
US sanctions the founder of Georgia's ruling political party
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on the founder of Georgia’s ruling political party, which has steered the country away from a pro-Western stance and towards Russia, U.S. officials said Friday. The State and Treasury ...
US sanctions billionaire founder of Georgia Dream party
The US has imposed sanctions on Georgia's former prime minister and billionaire founder of the Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Ivanishvili and his party had "derailed Georgia's Euro-Atlantic future", leaving it vulnerable to Russia.
US imposes sanctions on Georgia's Ivanishvili over Russia ties
The United States imposed sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of Georgia's ruling party, on Friday. The reason provided was "undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia" of the country in favour of Russia.
US imposes sanctions on Georgian ex-prime minister, billionaire Ivanishvili
The United States on Friday sanctioned Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, a former prime minister widely seen as the country's de facto leader, saying he was undermining democracy and allowing Russia to benefit.
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Georgian Dream Billionaire Ivanishvili Is Sanctioned by US
The US Treasury sanctioned Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of Georgian Dream, the political party that has turned away from the West in favor of closer ties with Russia.
US Sanctions Key Georgian Oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili
The United States imposed sanctions Friday on Georgia's former prime minister and key powerbroker Bidzina Ivanishvili, saying he is undermining the country's democratic future for Russia's benefit.
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