South Ossetia Blames Tbilisi for the 2008 “Five-Day War”: The occupied region’s foreign ministry says Georgia—via Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and former President Mikheil Saakashvili—is responsible for the August 2008 conflict, echoing Moscow’s line that the West used Georgia as a “weapon.” EU-Mediated Ceasefire Row: Georgia’s Foreign Ministry marks the anniversary by urging Russia to honor the 12 August 2008 EU ceasefire, accusing Moscow of expanding control, militarizing the occupied areas, and blocking international access. Tbilisi Protest Focuses on Prisoners: On the 619th day of continuous demonstrations, Saturday’s march demanded the release of detained protesters; Transparency International Georgia says 90 political prisoners remain behind bars. Opposition Slams Kobakhidze’s War Narrative: UNM and Coalition for Change call Kobakhidze’s remarks “treasonous,” arguing they mirror Russian justification for occupation and annexation. Security Incident on the Black Sea Coast: A drone fragment washed ashore near Shekvetili; Georgia’s Interior Ministry opened an investigation under international flight rules. Credit Boost: S&P Global Ratings revised Georgia’s sovereign outlook to positive, citing reserves, growth, fiscal discipline, and a stable banking sector.