Protests in Georgia: Demonstrators set fire to the parliament building (video).

In Tbilisi, a protest continues outside the parliament building against the authorities' abandonment of Georgia's European course and against the government. In a show of dissent, participants set the parliament building on fire. This was reported by Pravda.georgia.

It is noted that protesters began using flares and throwing them at the administrative building, one of which missed the wall, shattered a window, and landed in one of the offices. This caused a fire in the middle of the building.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", protesters have started building barricades near the Georgian parliament building. They began dismantling parts of the fencing and using benches and stands.

Meanwhile, the United States has decided to suspend strategic cooperation with Georgia due to recent events.

"The decision by the 'Georgian Dream' to halt EU accession is a betrayal of the Constitution of Georgia. We condemn the excessive force used against Georgians exercising their right to protest, and we have suspended our strategic partnership with Georgia," wrote U.S. State Department representative Matthew Miller.

Simultaneously, a significant statement was published on the State Department's website.

"Various anti-democratic actions by the 'Georgian Dream' have violated the fundamental principles of our strategic partnership, which was based on shared values and commitment to democracy, the rule of law, civil society, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as efforts to combat corruption. As a result, the U.S. has suspended this mechanism," the statement reads.

The State Department believes that the decision by the 'Georgian Dream' contradicts the promise of integration into the EU and NATO, which is enshrined in the country's constitution.

"By halting Georgia's EU accession process, the 'Georgian Dream' has rejected the possibility of closer ties with Europe and made Georgia more vulnerable to the Kremlin," Washington believes.

The U.S. has also condemned the use of excessive force against demonstrators and urges all parties to ensure peaceful protests.

It is worth noting that large-scale protests began in Georgia on November 28 due to the government's refusal to engage in negotiations regarding Georgia's EU membership. Law enforcement began dispersing the rallies, and water cannons were deployed.