Georgian opposition politician beaten by hooded thugs blames 'Putin's puppets'

A Georgian opposition politician who was beaten by a group of hooded thugs has said he was targeted by 'Putin's puppets'. United National Movement member Dimitri Chikovani was taken to hospital after suffering a concussion, a broken nose, cuts to the face and two black eyes in the attack outside his home. In an interview with Sky News, Mr Chikovani said the attack was not a surprise and blamed Georgian authorities as they attempt to temper enormous protests in the capital Tbilisi.

Read more:Thousands protest in Tbilisi against 'foreign agents' billStun grenades used on demonstrators Mr Chikovani remains undeterred and plans to attend protests next week against the so-called 'Foreign Agents Bill', which has sparked an outcry across Georgia. Describing the mood among many Georgians, he said: 'It's a battle for the soul of Georgia. It's a matter of national identity.

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