Mikheil Kavelashvili, a hardline critic of the West, was sworn in as president of Georgia amidst a political crisis following the government’s freezing of European Union application talks. Outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili, a pro-EU opponent of the ruling party, left the presidential palace stating that Kavelashvili lacked legitimacy as president, sparking protests and accusations of electoral fraud. The standoff highlights a shift in Georgia’s pro-Western stance, with Kavelashvili’s loyalty to Bidzina Ivanishvili, the country’s de facto leader, leading to sanctions from the U.S. and ongoing protests challenging the election results.
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Zelenskyy rejects Trump’s proposal that Ukraine could swap territories with Russia
A defiant Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainians "will not give their land to occupiers" in response to former President Donald Trump's suggestion of a potential territorial "swap" with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's territorial integrity is enshrined in its constitution, following Trump's announcement of a scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Want More Context? 🔎
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