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Georgia Ditches West for East - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD
Georgia’s long‐standing pro‐Western stance is unraveling as Tbilisi pivots toward China, Iran, and the UAE in search of fresh investments. Chinese funding has surpassed $1.3 billion, Iran’s trade has tripled, and the UAE has pledged a staggering $6 billion in projects. This eastward shift comes as Western support wanes, with EU membership on ice until at least 2028. Critics warn the move deepens Georgia’s reliance on authoritarian regimes and gives Russia a bigger foothold in the region.