Ex-Georgian leader faces court in Ukraine over ’Russian plot to oust president’

Mikheil Saakashvili, the former Georgian president turned opposition leader in Ukraine, has appeared in court in Kiev.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2017 - 13:21

Mikheil Saakashvili, the former Georgian president turned opposition leader in Ukraine, has appeared in court in Kiev.

Mr Saakashvili was arrested on Friday over allegations that he colluded with Ukrainian businessmen tied to Russia to topple President Petro Poroshenko.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Ukraine Place: Kiev Person: Mikheil Saakashvili Person: Saakashvili Person: President Petro Poroshenko Person: Yulia Tymoshenko Person: Poroshenko Organisation: AP

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