The Washington Times published an analytical article “Georgia at a crossroads” which says that the Georgian nation faces continued Russian threats and aggression while it solidifies its Western pivot embracing pro-growth economic policies and strengthening its democratic institutions.

“Russian forces and their proxies continue to occupy 20 percent of Georgia’s territory. Russian tourism accounts for almost 8 percent of Georgian GDP, and Russia is Georgia’s second-largest source of remittances.

Georgian actors seeking to obstruct the functioning of the nation’s democratic institutions and promote instability provide Russia an opportunity for more meddling.

It is important that these political actors heed the State Department’s call for all parties to return to the political process, and avoid violent demonstrations,” reads the article.