For Caucasus Watch: Mikheil Saakashvili's entry into Ukrainian politics in 2014 brought several loyalists from Georgia's reformed security sector. Many joined the Georgian Legion, formed in 2014 to fight against Russia. Saakashvili returned to Georgia in 2021 and faced arrest, while the Legion persisted in its fight in Ukraine. The connection between Saakashvili and the Legion strained relations with Georgia's ruling party, leading to accusations and investigations against Legion members. In 2023, the Georgian State Security Service (SSSG) accused Saakashvili and the Legion of conspiring with Ukraine for a coup. Georgian fighters are now summoned for questioning. The Legion has faced persecution from Russia, with Mamuka Mamulashvili surviving multiple poisoning attempts and the Legion being labeled a terrorist organization by Russia in 2024. #Georgia #Ukraine #Russia #GoergianLegion #Mamulashvili #RussianAggression #terrorism https://caucasuswatch.de/en/insights/georgian-legion-between-war-and-politics.html
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