Thousands protested in Tbilisi against the Georgian government's suspension of EU accession negotiations, leading to clashes with police. Pro-EU President Salome Zourabichvili condemned the government's actions, likening them to Russian repression. The protests were sparked by the disputed victory of the Georgian Dream party in recent elections, seen as a setback for Georgia's EU aspirations. The government faces criticism for authoritarian tendencies and alignment with Russia.