What you need to know about Georgia's elections and Russian influence
Briefly

The election is pivotal for Georgia's future direction, determining whether the country continues its Western alignment or shifts towards closer ties with Russia.
Voters must decide if they want a well-functioning democracy or risk slipping back into authoritarianism, as represented by Georgia's future political alignment.
The Georgian Dream party, backed by oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, frames the election as a matter of peace, implying conflict with Russia if opposition wins.
With a new electoral system in place, the election gives parties a chance to secure seats proportionally, with a supermajority goal aimed by the ruling party.
Read at Washington Post
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