Georgia's 5th president says the country is "far from a democracy" amid Russia's influence
Summary
Salomé Zourabichvili, the fifth president of Georgia and the first woman in that role, said her country is not a full democracy. She spoke about how Russia's influence in the region threatens Georgia's democratic freedoms.Key Facts
- Salomé Zourabichvili is Georgia’s fifth president and the first female president.
- She received the 2026 Mark Palmer Prize in Washington, D.C.
- Zourabichvili says Georgia is "far from a democracy."
- She pointed to Russia's influence as a threat to democracy in Georgia.
- The discussion took place during a CBS News interview.
- Georgia is a country in the region near Russia, impacted by geopolitical tensions.
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