Mikheil Saakashvili, the ex-president of Georgia, was instrumental in pushing for closer ties with the EU and NATO, but after his term ended in 2013, the “Georgian Dream” party led by Budzina Ivanishvili took power, adopting anti-NATO and pro-Russian policies. Despite economic growth and improved relations with Russia, the party’s popularity has waned due to controversial statements by leaders like Kobakhidze and concerns over over-reliance on foreign investments and remittances.
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