Commemoration & Protest: Tbilisi marked the 18th anniversary of the 2008 Russia-Georgia war with a march from the Philharmonic to Heroes Square, with participants carrying names of fallen servicemen and renewing calls for political change and the release of prisoners amid ongoing demonstrations. EU/UK-France-Germany-Italy Diplomacy: On the anniversary, EU officials and major European governments again condemned Russia’s continued occupation and warned against any further seizure or annexation of Georgian territories, citing violations of international law and the 2008 six-point agreement. Legal & Security Tensions: Georgia’s Prosecutor General opened a treason-and-sabotage probe tied to UNM figure Georgy Baramidze’s remarks about prisoner executions in Abkhazia, while authorities also investigated alleged disinformation targeting Russian tourists. International Pressure on Russia: The U.S. Senate passed a major Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Lindsey Graham, with tariffs aimed at Russia’s oil and gas buyers—now headed to the House—while some senators, including Rand Paul and several Democrats, opposed it. Local Governance: Georgia’s Roads Department said an 8.3 km road repair in Khobi municipality was completed, funded from the state budget. Regional Reality Check: Abkhazia reported continued fuel shortages and limited sales despite new shipments from Russia, with queues persisting.