Georgia’s new president was not directly elected after a change to the constitution, and was the only person on the ballot.
Russia, Abkhazia and Georgia
In late November, following parliamentary elections marred by government-led intimidation and apparent fraud, Georgia’s government suspended efforts to join the European Union. EU and NATO accession is an explicit constitutional requirement for any Georgian government,
The Georgian government's move away from the European Union and closer to Russia is fueling daily protests. Here's why it matters.
Russia will start humanitarian supplies of electricity to Abkhazia, a breakaway Georgian region backed by Moscow, from Monday, Russian news agencies quoted local officials as saying. Electricity shortages,
"Even though Georgia had closer contacts with the EU and U.S., they didn't solve the country's main problem, which was security — the permanent threat of Russia," Kakachia said. "The Russian invasion of Ukraine drastically changed the calculus ...
Georgia’s outgoing president wants the European Union to press her country’s pro-Russia government to hold a new election.
Russia is set to provide humanitarian electricity supplies to Abkhazia, a breakaway region in Georgia, due to a severe power shortage caused by low water levels at the Enguri hydroelectric dam. Shutdowns in the region will be reduced significantly,
Georgian Dream nominated Kavelashvili — mocked by the opposition for lacking higher education. He was a striker in the Premier League for Manchester City.
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Mikheil Kavelashvili’s victory is still challenged by the opposition who claim the election was rigged with Russia’s help. “There is no legitimate parliament and thus no legitimate election,” said Georgia’s outgoing president Salome Zourabichvili.
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