Georgia's ruling party claimed victory in a legislative election Saturday that the pro-western opposition denounced as a "constitutional coup" and could deal a new blow to the Caucasus country's hopes of joining the European Union.
If the partial results confirm the victory of the Georgian Dream party, the country could be heading for closer ties with neighboring Russia.
Brussels has harshly criticized the Georgian Dream's policies and said the election would play a decisive role in Georgia's chances of joining the EU.
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