Mikheil Kavelashvili Inaugurated as Georgian President

Mikheil Kavelashvili has been sworn in as Georgia's new president amid significant political turmoil and accusations of election fraud. His election, backed by the ruling Georgian Dream party, has been challenged by outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili, who claims she remains the legitimate president due to alleged irregularities in the electoral process. Kavelashvili's inaugural ceremony was notably absent of foreign diplomats and EU flags, highlighting the deepening political divisions in Georgia. The international community, including the US and UK, has expressed concerns over the legitimacy of Kavelashvili's election and the ruling party's repressive measures against independent media. Zourabichvili, a pro-European figure, continues to rally public support against what she describes as a 'Russian dictatorship' under Georgian Dream. Analysts suggest that Kavelashvili's presidency could lead to further anti-Western policies and a consolidation of power by the ruling party, undermining democratic processes in Georgia.