Russia-Georgia Anniversary Diplomacy: On the 18th anniversary of the 2008 war, the EU and NATO’s Caucasus envoy Kevin Hamilton again condemned Russia’s occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, calling it illegal and urging full withdrawal. EU/Western Pressure: France, Germany, Italy and the UK warned Russia’s latest South Ossetia moves could signal formal annexation, while multiple European foreign ministers reiterated support for Georgia’s territorial integrity. Tbilisi Legal Escalation: Georgia’s Prosecutor General opened a “treason” probe into UNM figure Giorgi Baramidze’s remarks about prisoner exchanges during the Abkhazia war, after a complaint tied to his interview on “The Birth of Georgia.” Domestic Values Law: Parliament plans to submit a “Protection of Values” legislative package in the autumn session, framed by pro-government officials as a response to foreign-funded “incitement” and attacks on the Georgian Church. Security & Tourism Narrative: The State Security Service launched a sabotage investigation into alleged coordinated disinformation targeting Russian tourists, while Batumi canceled a Kristina Orbakaite concert ahead of the anniversary. Regional Transport/Infrastructure: In Batumi, officials highlighted faster Tbilisi-Batumi rail travel (about four hours) and discussed port and transport development.