The Georgian government's move away from the European Union and closer to Russia is fueling daily protests. Here's why it matters.

Georgia’s new president was not directly elected after a change to the constitution, and was the only person on the ballot.

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"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 ...

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,

Georgia’s outgoing president wants the European Union to press her country’s pro-Russia government to hold a new election.

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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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,

The party has vowed to continue pushing toward EU accession but also wants to “reset” ties with Russia. Georgia’s outgoing president and main pro-Western parties have boycotted the post ...

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.