By Matt Smith OC Media

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is forcing Georgia’s rulers to make some tough choices, exacerbating underlying tensions between the country’s government and the populace and setting up a battle that will determine the fate of the country for years to come. 

In light of the 2008 August war with Russia, it should be no surprise that the Georgian public has taken Ukraine’s struggle to heart.

Walk around Tbilisi today and you’ll be hard-pressed to avoid the yellow and blue of the Ukrainian flag, be it hanging from balconies, plastered on windows, or draped around locals’ necks. Cash machines, billboards, and all manner of displays exclaim ‘Slava Ukraini!’ (‘Glory to Ukraine!’).

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