Georgia detained former defense minister Giorgi Baramidze in a treason case, adding political risk considerations for startups and VC investors.
The US introduces a permanent visa bond of up to $20,000 for citizens of 50 countries, affecting business visas and potentially impacting global tech startup mobility and VC activities.
PACE condemns democratic decline in Georgia, urging reforms that affect political stability and the tech startup ecosystem’s growth and investment climate.
Russian national Tatiana Kurashkevich was arrested in Georgia on FBI charges of sanctions evasion, highlighting risks for tech startups engaged in cross-border trade and innovation.