Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili Resists Succession Amid Political Turmoil
As her term as President of Georgia comes to an end, Salome Zourabichvili refuses to step down, citing her role as the last legitimate institution in the country. Despite a new electoral system favoring former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili, Zourabichvili criticizes the government’s actions as a ‘Russian special operation’ and supports pro-EU protests. Her tenure has seen increasing authoritarianism from the ruling party, leading to a standoff that could determine Georgia’s sovereignty and alignment with the West.