Third night of chaos in the capital Tbilisi and across the country after pro-Russian Georgian Dream claimed victory at the elections

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said Georgia would not pursue talks with the EU, or seek financial assistance, until 2028. This comes as his government and Brussels feud over recent disputed elections and other issues.

Georgian riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters who came out for another night of demonstrations, while President Salome Zourabichvili vowed to stay in office and defy the ruling party’s plan to replace her.