New Georgian president sworn in as predecessor refuses to stand aside
Briefly

Mikheil Kavelashvili's swearing-in as president is overshadowed by outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili's refusal to concede legitimacy, igniting ongoing political tensions in Georgia.
Outgoing President Zourabichvili defied recognition of Kavelashvili’s presidency, labeling the election that produced him as fraudulent and criticizing the dramatic shift in governance.
Kavelashvili's inauguration, amid protests and a legitimacy crisis, symbolizes a pivotal moment for Georgia as the nation's political allegiance hangs in the balance between the EU and Russia.
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