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Anton Kokaia

Anton Kokaia is a Vaclav Havel journalism fellow. He works as a multimedia reporter for Realpolitika in Tbilisi, where he covers European politics, hosts and participates in podcasts, and interviews international experts, politicians, and diplomats. He regularly features as a commentator for local and international TV channels.

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December 06, 2024
What To Expect In 2025

The New Year has every potential to be momentous, with the return of Donald Trump to the White House, pledging to bring an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine, along with ongoing conflict in the Middle East and tensions between China and Taiwan.
December 02, 2024
'Here For My Future': Georgian Students Protest EU Delay

Students led a protest through Tbilisi on December 2, the fifth consecutive day of antigovernment demonstrations. Protesters criticize government plans to suspend Georgia's EU accession talks through 2028 and demand new parliamentary elections after an October vote they say was rigged.
October 29, 2024
Georgian President: Western Allies Must Exert 'Extreme Pressure' Amid Claims Elections Were Rigged

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has called foul on the October 26 elections, which the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party claimed it had won with 54 percent of the vote. Tens of thousands took to the streets, protesting what they said was rigged voting.
October 29, 2024
In RFE/RL Interview, Zurabishvili Calls For Western Pressure To Keep Georgia On European Path

President Salome Zurabishvili has called on the West to pressure the ruling Georgian Dream party to reexamine the results of a "stolen" election over the weekend or risk seeing the Caucasus nation, an EU candidate with NATO membership aspirations, lose its "European perspective."
October 29, 2024
Georgian President Calls On West Not To Let Her Country Slide Towards Russia

In an interview with Anton Kokaia from RFE/RL's Georgian Service in Tbilisi three days after the contentious election, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili said a lot mattered on the reaction of the West, because "nobody can afford to lose Georgia to Russia in such a form."
October 29, 2024
Georgian Opposition Supporters Take To The Streets After Disputed Vote

Supporters of Georgia's political opposition parties demonstrated outside their country's parliament building in Tbilisi to denounce official election results that they claim were rigged.
October 24, 2024
Georgia's Ruling Party Holds Rally Ahead Of Crucial Vote

Georgia's ruling party held its final campaign rally on October 23, three days ahead of a crucial parliamentary election that is seen as a vital test for the South Caucasus nation. RFE/RL's Anton Kokaia explains what's at stake.
June 15, 2024
EU Considering Visa Restrictions, Sanctions In Response To Georgian 'Foreign Agent' Law

The European Union will consider reimposing visa requirements for Georgians, according to a leaked document, in response to a widely criticized “foreign agent” law passed by parliament despite street protests and international warnings.

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