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"Russia is an occupier", protest against Russian tourists in a Georgian coastal city ended with their cruise ship leaving ahead of schedule (meduza.io)
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Protesters held signs with messages like “Russian warship, go fuck yourself,” “Abkhazia is Georgia,” “Russia is an occupier,” and “Go back to your fucking country.” Additionally, they carried photos of Abkhazia and the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, and played the Georgian national anthem, according to the outlet Batumelebi.

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[–] 0x815@feddit.de -2 points 1 year ago

Return of cruise ship carrying Russian passengers sparks new protests in Batumi

The Georgian coastal city of Batumi saw renewed protests Monday morning against the arrival of the cruise liner Astoria Grande, which was carrying nearly 800 Russian tourists.