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Georgia's 5th president says the country is "far from a democracy" amid Russia's influence

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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