We are preparing a package of additional sanctions, which we will publish in the coming weeks, – US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said at a briefing.
Unable to give more details at present, he did, again, express concern about the state of Georgian democracy.
“We are concerned about the state of Georgian democracy, the actions that Georgian Dream carried out in order to undermine Georgian democracy.
“On Friday, you saw us impose 20 new visa restrictions against government-linked individuals responsible for undermining democracy in the country. We will have other actions that we are ready to take in the coming weeks.
“We couldn’t have been more clear, including Secretary Blinken’s announcement a week ago and my announcement on Friday, that we are preparing an additional sanctions package that we will release in the coming weeks.
“It’s not something you can do overnight, you have to make sure you do it in accordance with the law, and that’s what we’re working on right now, even as we speak,” said Miller.
The US State Department has already imposed visa restrictions on 20 citizens of Georgia, including ministers, parliamentarians, representatives of law enforcement and security services. The relevant decision was released on December 13.
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