The Parliament of Georgia elected a president: Salome Zourabichvili and the opposition did not recognize the legitimacy.

Michael Kavelashvili elected president of Georgia

In Georgia, presidential elections took place, in which Michael Kavelashvili was elected president. According to the Central Election Commission, Kavelashvili received 224 votes, exceeding the required threshold of 200 votes. Kavelashvili was the only candidate for the position and a representative of the 'People's Power' party.

Chairman of the CEC of Georgia, Giorgi Kalandadze: 'One ballot was spoiled during the counting.'

It is noteworthy that the 'Georgian Dream' party had an absolute majority in the electoral college.

Tense situation around the elections

However, the political situation around the elections remains tense, as the incumbent president, Salome Zourabichvili, and the opposition do not recognize the legitimacy of this vote. This may lead to further political discussions and possible conflicts. The election of Kavelashvili as president of Georgia is unexpected, as he was previously a professional athlete rather than a politician.

Sanctions against the Georgian authorities

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced the preparation of sanctioning decisions against the Georgian authorities in connection with their pro-Russian position and the dispersal of protests.