Georgia live updates | Zourabichvili invites Ivanishvili to discuss new elections

Georgia live updates | Zourabichvili invites Ivanishvili to discuss new elections

We continue our live coverage of the fallout and widespread protests over Georgia’s EU accession U-turn.

Last Updated: 23 December 2024

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President Salome Zourabichvili speaks to protesters on Rustaveli Avenue. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media. 

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