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Mikheil Kavelashvili Sworn in as President of Georgia, Highlighting Shift Toward Conservatism

Credited from: NYTIMES

  • Former soccer player **Mikheil Kavelashvili** was inaugurated as the new president of **Georgia** amid significant political tension.
  • The event was marked by empty seats as representatives from four opposition parties boycotted the inauguration, condemning the **rigged** parliamentary election.
  • Kavelashvili is known for his **conservative views** and criticism of Western policies, indicating a potential shift away from Georgia’s traditional pro-Western stance.
  • His comments during the inauguration emphasized a cautious approach to national challenges and the need for thoughtful decision-making.
  • This inauguration follows U.S. **sanctions** against influential oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili and the suspension of Georgia’s EU accession talks until 2028, heightening political unrest.

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