Georgian President Rejects Election Results

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili denounced her country’s recent general election, stating, “I do not recognize these elections… Recognizing this means recognizing Russia’s intervention.” Following the ruling Georgian Dream Party’s victory with 53.9% of the vote, Zurabishvili accused the election process of being fraudulent and influenced by Russian-style tactics. Meeting with opposition leaders, she praised voters supporting Georgia’s European aspirations and urged a rally on Tbilisi’s Rustaveli Avenue, calling for a public declaration against the election outcome. Opposition parties similarly condemned the results as manipulated, vowing not to participate in parliament.