The United States remains deeply concerned about the anti-democratic actions of the Georgian Dream Party, as well as its recent statements and rhetoric.

These actions risk undermining Georgia's European future and are contrary to the Constitution of Georgia and the wishes of its people. Secretary Blinken recently announced a comprehensive review of all bilateral cooperation between the United States and Georgia.

As part of this review, the Department implemented a new visa restriction policy to address these actions under section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Today, as part of this policy, we are taking steps to introduce visa restrictions for dozens of Georgian citizens.

The Georgian government still has time to turn everything back. This is not only about the recently passed law, but also about the statements they are making in rejecting the path they have been on for so long.

“In Trump's case, the most important question about Europe's radical right is not what they will do with their power under a new American president. The question is whether Trump will ever give up his power, and whether pro-Russian countries in Europe will be able to create a coalition. Some radical right politicians are economic libertarians, but most of them support a strong, protective state - at least when it comes to those they consider citizens. Beyond the factionalism that plagues Republicans, Russia is the biggest point of rift. Some parties, such as the AfD or the Austrian Freedom Party, are open admirers of Russian President Vladimir Putin."