U.S. warns Georgia about fundamental reassessment of ties

The United States will make a drastic reassessment of its relations with Georgia if the foreign agent bill becomes law in the country, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.

"If this legislation passes, this will compel us to fundamentally reassess our relationship with Georgia," Jean-Pierre said.

She expresed hope that Georgian President Zourabichvili would veto the bill.

Jean-Pierre added that Washington  is "deeply troubled" by the bill, which the Georgian parliament passed in the final reading on May 14.