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The inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili as President of Georgia is deepening the ongoing political crisis in the country, which has seen protests and crackdowns.
The crisis stems from the October legislative elections, which the opposition claims were fraudulent.
Despite these allegations, the ruling Georgian Dream party moved forward with the government formation, and Kavelashvili was chosen as president.
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Georgia (Caucasian country): The main location of the political crisis
Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, where the inauguration took place and where the political tensions, protests, and government actions are focused.
Russia: The country’s relationship with Russia is central to the crisis.
Georgia shares a border with Russia, and its shift towards Moscow has triggered Western concerns.
United States (U.S.): The U.S. imposed sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili, the leader of the Georgian Dream party, adding pressure on Georgia’s government and further complicating the political crisis.
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