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The U.S. State Department announces sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire founder of the

Georgia–United States relations — The U.S. State Department announces sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire founder of the Georgian Dream political party. Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze

Published December 27, 2024· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Georgia–United States relations.

The U.S. State Department announces sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire founder of the Georgian Dream political party. Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze accuses the United States of "blackmail" over the move. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk01xyd22eo (BBC News)] [https://english.alarabiya.net/amp/News/united-states/2024/12/27/us-imposes-sanctions-on-georgian-ex-prime-minister-billionaire-ivanishvili (Al Arabiya)]

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