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Protests have surged across several countries, reflecting escalating tensions over various socio-political issues. In Poland, farmers have intensified their efforts to block border checkpoints, specifically the "Medyka-Shehyni" crossing, due to disputes over agricultural imports from Ukraine. This has led to significant disruptions in freight traffic, causing diplomatic strains between Poland and Ukraine. Meanwhile, large-scale protests against Prime Minister Robert Fico continue in Slovakia, with demands for his resignation growing louder. In Georgia, protesters are challenging the government's decisions, leading to clashes with law enforcement. These demonstrations signify widespread discontent and the challenges governments face in addressing them. The current geopolitical climate suggests continued unrest as affected parties seek resolutions.

What are the main reasons behind the Polish border protests?

The Polish border protests are primarily driven by farmers opposing the influx of duty-free agricultural products from Ukraine. Polish farmers argue that these imports undermine local agriculture and demand restrictions to protect their livelihoods. The situation is compounded by geopolitical tensions and economic dependencies, leading to gridlocks at key border checkpoints.

How are the protests impacting Ukraine-Poland relations?

The protests have strained Ukraine-Poland relations, as the blockade of border checkpoints disrupts trade and movement between the two countries. Diplomatic efforts are underway to resolve the issues, but tensions remain high as both sides seek to protect their national interests. The protests highlight underlying conflicts over trade agreements and economic policy.

What are the potential outcomes of the protests in Slovakia?

In Slovakia, the protests against Prime Minister Robert Fico could lead to significant political changes if public pressure mounts. While the demonstrators demand his resignation, political stability depends on the government's response and willingness to address corruption and governance issues. Continued unrest could lead to electoral reforms or shifts in leadership.

What measures are being taken to address the protests in Georgia?

In Georgia, the government has deployed security forces to manage the protests and prevent them from escalating. However, this has led to clashes, with law enforcement using tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators. Dialogue between government officials and opposition leaders is crucial to finding a peaceful resolution and addressing the protesters' grievances.

Why are protests in Poland escalating despite government negotiations?

The escalation of protests in Poland, particularly among farmers, persists despite government negotiations due to unmet demands and dissatisfaction with proposed solutions. Protesters feel that the government has not adequately addressed their concerns over economic livelihoods and import policies. As negotiations continue, the situation remains volatile with the potential for further disruptions.

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blocking border in Poland Today, Poles may start 4-month border blockade. Traffic through "Yahodyn-Dorohusk" checkpoint may be hampered, - SBGS The movement of trucks through the "Yahodyn-Dorohusk" checkpoint may be hampered by a protest on the Polish side. 3 237 39 Previously in trend: Blockade on Polish border

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protest in Slovakia Protests against Fico government are taking place again in more than 50 cities in Slovakia. PHOTOS On Friday, 7 February, protests against the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico are once again taking place in dozens of Slovak cities. Slovaks living abroad also joined the protests. 4 322 39

Slovaks protest against Fico "Fico to Russia": tens of thousands of people protest in Slovakia to demand resignation of the prime minister. PHOTOS On Friday, 24 January, tens of thousands of people protested in a number of cities in Slovakia, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Robert Fico. 9 059 21

Bratislava protests over Fico’s visit to Putin on December 23 "Enough with Russia": Bratislava protests Fico’s visit to Putin. PHOTOS On Monday, 23 December, a protest called "Enough of Russia" took place in Bratislava in front of the Slovak government building in response to the visit of Prime Minister Robert Fico to Moscow, where he met with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. 9 181 25

In Georgia, protesters burn symbolic coffin depicting founder of "Georgian Dream" Protests in Georgia: coffin with image of oligarch Ivanishvili burned near parliament building. VIDEO Protesters in front of the Georgian parliament burned a symbolic coffin depicting the founder of the ruling "Georgian Dream" party, Bidzina Ivanishvili. 3 957 14

Searches take place in Georgia In Georgia, security forces raided offices of opposition parties, detained several politicians In Georgia, law enforcement officers searched the offices of opposition parties, including the offices of the Unity - National Movement and Coalition for Change parties. Several politicians were detained, including Nika Gvaramia. 1 412 15

protests in Georgia Protests in Georgia continue for 5 days: police use water cannons and tear gas. VIDEO Protests against the suspension of European integration are continuing in Georgia for the fifth day. The security forces use tear gas, and protesters use fireworks. 5 347 34

Protests continue in Georgia Protests in Georgia continue: clashes between protesters and police continued at night For the fourth night in a row, clashes between protesters and police took place in the Georgian capital Tbilisi. Large-scale protests continued in other cities across the country. 4 446 12

протести в Грузії Protests continue in Georgia for fourth day, protesters move to Tbilisi State University. PHOTOS Protests against the disruption of European integration continue in Georgia, despite violent attempts to disperse them. The protests continue for the fourth day. 6 275 21

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze There will be no Ukrainian Maidan scenario in Georgia - Prime Minister Kobakhidze Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said against the backdrop of brutal suppression of protests that the country's authorities will not allow a repeat of the Ukrainian Euromaidan scenario. 16 260 156

Протест у Грузії розганяють силовики Georgian police violently disperse protesters in Tbilisi and detain over 100 people. VIDEO On the night of 29-30 November 2024, Georgian security forces dispersed protesters gathered on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi using force and special equipment. Police detained 107 protesters 6 177 71

Security forces in Georgia beat journalists during protests Protests in Georgia: Security forces beat journalists. VIDEO During the protests in Georgia , security forces used force against journalists, resulting in the injury of a dozen and a half media professionals. 12 226 84

Protest in Georgia dispersed by security forces In Georgia, police brutally disperse protesters and carry out mass arrests. Security forces use rubber bullets and "catch" civilians even in pharmacies. VIDEO Clashes broke out between law enforcement officers and protesters in the centre of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. The security forces did not allow the protesters to enter the parliament building and violently dispersed them. 17 020 131

грузини вигнали кремлівських пропагандистів Georgians expelled Kremlin propagandists from protest against falsification of parliamentary elections. VIDEO In the Georgian capital, protesters expelled Kremlin propagandists from RIA Novosti and Izvestia from a rally against the announced results of the parliamentary elections. 8 572 28

В Грузії розпочались протести Protesters block road in front of parliament building in Tbilisi In the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, protesters against the falsification of the parliamentary elections blocked the road near the parliament building. 4 837 52

Тінатін Бокучава Elections in Georgia: Opposition does not recognize results of parliamentary elections and is preparing for protests Opposition Georgian political forces said they would not recognize the country's parliamentary election results and announced protests. 19 855 130

безуглій кричать Ганьба на вулиці Crowd chants slogan "Shame!" to deputy Bezuhla. VIDEO People`s Deputy Mariana Bezuhla was greeted by the crowd with the slogan "Shame!" 14 913 46

Польські фермери готуються блокувати пункт пропуску Медика - Шегині Polish farmers announce blocking of "Medyka-Shehyni" checkpoint On October 8, Polish farmers are preparing to block the "Medyka-Shehyni" checkpoint. 6 234 55

донецьк Residents of occupied Donetsk block one of streets and demand water and better life. VIDEO Residents of occupied Donetsk have blocked one of the city's streets and are demanding water and better living conditions. 12 176 110 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Парламент Грузії затвердив закон про іноагентів Georgian Parliament finally approves law on ’foreign agents’ On 14 May, the Georgian parliament voted in favour of the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence in the third and final reading. Massive protests against the adoption of the document began in the country’s capital, Tbilisi. 4 757 51 World

закарпаття Women block Kyiv - Chop highway in Zakarpattia because of "mobilization in region and against TCR" - media. VIDEO On Monday, 25 March, dozens of women blocked the Kyiv - Chop highway in Zakarpattia region. They said they were blocking the road to protest against mobilisation in the region. 30 518 304 Incidents

кордон,корчова,польща Blocking of "Korchova - Krakowiec" point on Polish border is restored - State Customs Service After a break, Polish protesters resume blocking the Korchova-Krakowiec checkpoint. 977 10 Incidents

польща,німеччина Polish farmers meet with Tusk: No final agreement with government On 9 March, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met with the leaders of farmers’ organisations who began a strike and blockade of the Polish-Ukrainian border a month ago, and the talks lasted more than three hours. 2 986 28 Incidents

туск Demands for complete blockade of border for agricultural products from Ukraine are unacceptable - Tusk The protesters’ demands for a complete blockade of the border with Ukraine or a complete rejection of the European Green Course are unacceptable. 3 778 77 World

протест,кордон,польща European Union announces concessions for farmers. Goal is to stop protests Next week, the European Commission will present new legislative proposals to satisfy protesting farmers in EU countries. 3 462 16 World

протест,кордон,польща Traffic at Shehyni checkpoint is completely blocked - State Border Guard Service Polish farmers have completely blocked the Shehyni checkpoint, preventing trucks from entering or leaving Ukraine. The Yagodyn checkpoint is also partially blocked. 5 633 57 Incidents

польща Large farmers’ protest takes place in Warsaw: roads blocked, unknown people set off flares. PHOTOS Today, 27 February, a large farmers’ protest is taking place in Warsaw. 14 372 77 World

фермер,польща Polish farmers plan to block checkpoints on border with Lithuania: they will look for Ukrainian agricultural products Polish farmers are expanding their protests. On Friday, 1 March, the protesters plan to block a checkpoint on the border with Lithuania. 8 127 111 World

кордон,польща Polish carriers plan to block border with Ukraine again on March 1 Polish carriers want to resume the blockade of the border with Ukraine on Friday, 1 March. The Polish protest was formally suspended in January. 3 597 28 Incidents

протести,польща Polish farmer who hung call to Putin to "bring order in Ukraine" on his tractor may be jailed for 5 years A Polish farmer with pro-Putin slogans on his tractor has been formally filed a charge. He faces up to 5 years in prison. 10 194 67 World

шмигаль Government offers Poland five steps of "mutual understanding plan" to unblock country. LIST The Ukrainian government has offered Poland a 5-point "plan of understanding" aimed at unblocking the border amid protests by Polish farmers. 6 332 33 Incidents

кордон,польща Polish farmers want to close border with Germany Polish protesting farmers want to expand their protests, in particular, to start blockades of roads and checkpoints on the western border as well. 14 840 103 World

кордон,польща Either Ukraine comes to agreement with us, or there will be new restrictions on imports - Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Poland Kolodziejczak Polish Deputy Minister of Agriculture Michal Kolodzejczak did not rule out further restrictions on Ukrainian imports. 10 841 93 World

страйк,поляки,польща,блокування Polish strikers start stricter traffic restrictions on Ukrainian border: SBGS tells about current situation at 6 checkpoints Polish strikers have begun to tighten traffic restrictions on the border with Ukraine. 8 302 147 World

зерно Polish protesters block railroad on Ukrainian border and spill grain from a railroad car. VIDEO Polish protesters have started a new wave of protests near the Ukrainian border, opening a cargo container with agricultural products that had spilled onto the tracks. 29 972 337 Incidents

кордон Ukrainian carriers start protest on border with Poland. VIDEO&PHOTOS A protest action by Ukrainian carriers has begun near the Yagodyn-Dorohusk international border crossing. They gathered in response to the actions of Polish farmers. 11 129 50 Incidents

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зерно,кордон Polish farmers have no reason to escalate protests at border - Ambassador Zwarych Polish farmers have no reason to escalate their protest on the border with Ukraine. The whole of Europe is already hearing their demands and is looking for ways to solve the problem. 1 429 7 World

фермер,кордон,угорщина Hungarian farmers to protest against agricultural imports on Ukraine’s border on February 9 Next Friday, 9 February, Hungarian farmers are preparing to protest on the border with Ukraine near the town of Záhony against the EU’s extension of the preferential trade regime with Ukraine, particularly for grain. 3 040 31 World

польща In Poland, farmers begin protests with demands concerning imports from Ukraine. MAP Today, a nationwide protest by farmers opposed to the expansion of duty-free imports of agricultural products from Ukraine starts in Poland. 11 366 148 World

кордон,словаччина Slovak road carriers threaten to block Vysne Nemecke checkpoint on border with Ukraine from December 1 - Reuters The Association of Slovak Carriers UNAS threatened on Friday to block the country’s main checkpoint with Ukraine, Vysne Nemetske – Uzhhorod, if measures are not taken to limit alleged "fair competition" from Ukrainian carriers. 9 271 39 World

фура,фури Slovak carriers temporarily unblocked the checkpoint with Ukraine Slovak carriers temporarily unblocked the movement of trucks at the checkpoint "Vyshne Nemetskoe" - "Uzhgorod." 2 754 23 World

фура,фури Polish carriers threaten to block another checkpoint on border with Ukraine from November 20, - AFP Representatives of Polish carriers declare their intention to start blocking one more crossing point of Medica-Szegyny from Monday, November 20. They call such a decision "unfair competition from a country at war." 4 831 50 World

фура,фури One of key demands of Polish border blockers cannot be fulfilled legally, - European Commission One of the key demands of Polish carriers blocking the border with Ukraine is not legally possible. 12 543 17 World

путін Putin’s regime is stable, protests are unlikely, - Latvian intelligence The special services of Latvia believe that the regime of Vladimir Putin in Russia looks stable. Protests are unlikely, although they cannot be completely ruled out. 2 969 28 World