Mikheil Kavelashvili was inaugurated as president of Georgia, supported by the ruling Georgian Dream party. His election comes amidst strong opposition claims of election fraud, protests against halted EU accession talks, and accusations of a pro-Russian shift. Outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili contests Kavelashvili's legitimacy, asserting a need for fresh elections. Concerns arise over Georgia's political future, with significant public discontent, a crackdown on protests, and potential ramifications for the country's pro-Western aspirations.