US Slaps Travel Bans on Georgian Officials for Undermining Democracy

Move follows Tbilisi’s adoption of law aimed at combatting perceived foreign influence.

State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller speaks during a press briefing at the Department of State in Washington on July 24, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Washington has imposed visa restrictions on dozens of Georgian officials in response to the country’s adoption this week of a “foreign agents” law that critics say is undemocratic and inspired by Russia.

“We are taking steps to impose visa restrictions on dozens of Georgian individuals,” U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said on June 6.