Georgian president claims election fraud linked to Russia and calls for protests
Summary: Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili declared the October 26 elections illegitimate, alleging they were manipulated by Russian influence. She called for protests in Tbilisi, urging citizens to defend their votes and European aspirations.
Opposition parties united behind Zourabichvili, criticizing the ruling Georgian Dream party for widespread election violations, including voter intimidation and ballot stuffing. Observers reported serious misconduct during the voting process.
In response to the election results, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban plans to visit Georgia, showing support for the ruling party. His early congratulations to Georgian Dream came before all votes were counted.
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