Mikheil Kavelashvili was elected president of Georgia, a move criticized by the opposition as detrimental to EU aspirations and beneficial to Russia. Kavelashvili, supported by the ruling Georgian Dream party, received overwhelming electoral support. The opposition claims the election was rigged, leading to protests. The ruling party's recent suspension of EU accession efforts has further fueled discontent. Outgoing president Salome Zourabichvili continues to assert her legitimacy despite Kavelashvili's inauguration. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)