Georgia says it has foiled an attempted coup. The alleged coup was reportedly planned at a military base near the capital Tbilisi. The Georgian authorities claim the Russian intelligence service played a role in the plot, including the provision of funding. They say the plotters intended to kill President Michael Saakashvili. Several officers have been arrested. Russia has denied any involvement.

Relations between Georgia and Russia have been tense for years, and culminated in last year's brief war over two breakaway regions in Georgia. Tbilisi is seeking closer relations with the West, much to the displeasure of the Russians. This week, Georgia hosts a NATO exercise, a move which has been fiercely opposed by Russia.

http://www.radionetherlands.nl/news/international/6286883/Georgia-c...

Georgia as in the one next to Russia ... had to clarify for Americans lol.