Summary
In Georgia, President Salome Zourabichvili has not stepped down nearly a year after a disputed election in which a pro-Russian party won a majority. She claims the election was falsified and continues to lead, asserting her role in furthering pro-Western goals for Georgia.
Key Facts
- Salome Zourabichvili remains in office as the president of Georgia despite a disputed election.
- The election took place on October 26, 2024, with claims of voter fraud and violence.
- The pro-Russian Georgian Dream Party won 89 out of 150 parliamentary seats.
- Demonstrations against the election results have continued for over 300 days.
- Zourabichvili is working to gather international support to pressure the ruling party.
- Georgia aims for closer ties with Europe and NATO, but current policies hinder this.
- Russia invaded Georgia in 2008 and still occupies 20% of its territory.
- Zourabichvili warns that Russia's influence strategies used in Georgia might be applied in other countries like Ukraine and Moldova.
