Georgian opposition dismayed by western response to ‘stolen’ election

Salome Zourabichvili appeals to western partners to challenge the “total falsification” of Georgia’s recent parliamentary elections, as Hungary’s pro-Russian leader Viktor Orbán shows support for the ruling Georgian Dream party, despite reports of fraud and intimidation. The EU and US express concerns about the election result, with opposition parties boycotting the new parliament, urging for investigations into irregularities. The EU may adopt a “no contact” policy with Georgia if the election is deemed neither free nor fair, as the opposition warns of a Russian influence in the alleged manipulation and calls for western support.

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