Georgia protesters clash with police after EU membership talks suspended

Interior ministry says 43 arrested as thousands take to streets over fears government is steering country towards Russia

Police have clashed with protesters in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, after the country’s ruling party said the government would suspend talks on EU accession until 2028.

The interior ministry on Friday reported the arrest of 43 protesters, with three police officers injured, two of whom were taken to hospital.

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