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“The West didn't see our real situation, and we were blinded by the compliments coming from the Europeans and Americans.”

Quote by Irakli Okruashvili

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Irakli Okruashvili

Irakli Okruashvili, born on November 6, 1973, is an individual whose identity and profession remain unclear to the public. more

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