Blinken says US puts Georgia aid on hold citing 'anti-democratic action'

The United States has decided to suspend its aid program to Georgia following the country's adoption of the Foreign Influence Transparency Act, according to a written statement by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

According to Report, in his statement, Blinken said that on May 23, after anti-democratic actions by the Georgian government, he announced a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation between the United States and Georgia. As a result of this review, the United States is suspending over $95 million in assistance that directly supports the Georgian government.