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Georgia's economic dependence on Russia remains high. Transparency International Georgia (TABLES)
Transparency International Georgia published a report on Georgia's economic dependence on the Russian Federation in 2023, which decreased to 2022 but "still significantly increased" compared to 2021.

French law enforcement agencies have frozen Samvel Karapetyan's ownership of a villa worth 120 million euros.
The French newspaper Le Monde writes that in France, the court has frozen the ownership rights to the Irina Maria villa on the Cote d'Azur, which officially belongs to Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan. The Paris prosecutor's office believes that its real beneficiary is the subsidiary company of the Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom.

3 agreements were signed between Turkey and Azerbaijan
The parties signed agreements in the tax, veterinary, and higher education sectors, reports Anadolu Agency.

Ursula von der Leyen will run again
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed her intention to lead the institution for another five years.
The Aliyev-Erdogan meeting has started
After the official application ceremony, a private conversation between the two presidents took place.