Orban's Visit to Georgia Sparks EU Tensions

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is visiting Georgia following a controversial election that saw the ruling Georgian Dream party claim victory amid allegations of vote-rigging and intimidation. Orban's visit, which includes meetings with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, has stirred tensions within the European Union, as Hungary currently holds the EU Council presidency. The EU, United States, and NATO have called for investigations into the alleged electoral irregularities, with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell emphasizing that Orban's visit does not represent the EU. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili and opposition parties have rejected the election results, labeling the situation a 'Russian special operation'. Orban's support for the Georgian government highlights his contentious stance within the EU regarding Russia, given his previous interactions with Putin and opposition to Western sanctions on Moscow.