Mikheil Kavelashvili Sworn in as Georgia's President

Mikheil Kavelashvili has been sworn in as Georgia's new president amid significant political turmoil, with his predecessor, Salome Zourabichvili, refusing to recognize his legitimacy and claiming she remains the rightful leader. Zourabichvili's departure from the presidential palace was marked by protests from thousands of supporters who demand a new election, alleging that the recent presidential and parliamentary elections were fraudulent. Kavelashvili, backed by the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party, took his oath during a ceremony attended by party members but notably excluded the diplomatic corps, signaling potential tensions. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed confidence in Kavelashvili, describing him as a patriotic leader, but the country confronts a crisis marked by opposition claims of electoral manipulation. The political landscape remains divided, with Georgian Dream accused of steering the country away from its pro-European aspirations. As protests continue, the legitimacy of Kavelashvili's presidency remains in question.