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In this live special edition of «Ukrainapodden» recorded at Kronesalen, Sentralen in Oslo, co-hosts Tormod Malvin Sæther and Lasha Kavtaradze bring you an essential analysis of Georgia’s escalating domestic and geopolitical crisis. The episode format is split into two distinct acts, kicking off with an expert panel before reaching its grand finale with the headlining interview featuring Georgia's fifth president. The audio quality is not the best, but the best we could manage considering the venue we were recording in. The first half of the episode shines a light on the brutal human rights violations currently occurring under the ruling Georgian Dream government. Investigative journalist Irma Dimitradze from Gazeti Batumelebi shares a harrowing update on her imprisoned colleague Mzia Amaglobeli, who has suffered severe vision loss following a hunger strike. Alongside her, human rights experts Ane Tusvik Bonde from Amnesty International Norge and Gunnar Ekeløve-Slydal from Den norske Helsingforskomité unpack the terrifying reality of the «Russian law», the deployment of toxic chemical agents against student protesters, and the systemic freezing of NGO accounts. They issue a powerful call for Norway to step up and utilize the Council of Europe's legal toolbox to halt this authoritarian shift. The episode then builds to its main event: an exclusive, deeply personal conversation between Jørgen Watne Frydnes from PEN Norge and President Salome Zourabichvili. President Zourabichvili delivers a scathing indictment of oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, framing his administration as a direct executor of Kremlin priorities. She meticulously exposes how the 2024 elections were stolen through a high-tech Russian special operation using Venezuelan electronic voting systems. Concluding the episode, Zourabichvili explains why this pro-Russian regime is suffering from severe internal paranoia and system failure that will prevent it from lasting another five years. This live recording provides a critical roadmap for Western democracies to confront Russia’s hybrid strategies before they arrive at their own doorsteps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE Guest: Fifth President of Georgia Salomé Zourabichvili - What keeps her in politics—her core mission and how she wants to be remembered;- Assessing current developments: how Russia is capturing the Georgian state; - Can Georgian Dream’s non-recognition policy be sustained through international engagement alone, without a credible domestic alternative? - Georgia’s declining international standing - who is responsible and how to reverse it; - Could elections happen at any time - and how? - And much more

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREGuest: Fifth President of Georgia Salomé Zourabichvili - What keeps her in politics—her core mission and how she wants to be remembered;- Assessing current developments: how Russia is capturing the Georgian state;- Can Georgian Dream’s non-recognition policy be sustained through international engagement alone, without a credible domestic alternative? - Georgia’s declining international standing - who is responsible and how to reverse it;- Could elections happen at any time - and how?- And much more

durée : 00:09:13 - L'invité de 7h50 - par : Benjamin Duhamel - Salomé Zourabichvili, présidente de la Géorgie jusqu'en 2024, se souvient de l'annonce de l'invasion de l'Ukraine, il y a quatre ans jour pour jour, alors qu'elle était encore au pouvoir. Elle salue la résistance des Ukrainiens, civils et soldats. - invités : Salomé ZOURABICHVILI - Salomé Zourabichvili : Ancienne Présidente de la Géorgie (2018-2024) Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France .

durée : 00:09:13 - L'invité de 7h50 - par : Benjamin Duhamel - Salomé Zourabichvili, présidente de la Géorgie jusqu'en 2024, se souvient de l'annonce de l'invasion de l'Ukraine, il y a quatre ans jour pour jour, alors qu'elle était encore au pouvoir. Elle salue la résistance des Ukrainiens, civils et soldats. - invités : Salomé ZOURABICHVILI - Salomé Zourabichvili : Ancienne Présidente de la Géorgie (2018-2024) Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France .

durée : 00:09:13 - L'invité de 7h50 - par : Benjamin Duhamel - Salomé Zourabichvili, présidente de la Géorgie jusqu'en 2024, se souvient de l'annonce de l'invasion de l'Ukraine, il y a quatre ans jour pour jour, alors qu'elle était encore au pouvoir. Elle salue la résistance des Ukrainiens, civils et soldats. - invités : Salomé Zourabichvili Cinquième présidente de la Géorgie (2018-2024) Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

We unpack the two high-level talks that took place in Geneva and speak with Salomé Zourabichvili, who maintains that she’s the legitimate president of Georgia. Plus: Greenland gets closer to the Nordics and Indonesian news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:09:05 - L'invité de 7h50 - par : Benjamin Duhamel - L'ex-présidente de la Géorgie est notre invitée, un an après avoir perdu l'élection présidentielle au profit du candidat pro-russe Mikheïl Kavelachvili (l'opposition avait boycotté le scrutin). Elle revient sur la guerre en Ukraine et la guerre psychologique que Vladimir Poutine mène en Europe. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France .

durée : 00:09:05 - L'invité de 7h50 - par : Benjamin Duhamel - L'ex-présidente de la Géorgie est notre invitée, un an après avoir perdu l'élection présidentielle au profit du candidat pro-russe Mikheïl Kavelachvili (l'opposition avait boycotté le scrutin). Elle revient sur la guerre en Ukraine et la guerre psychologique que Vladimir Poutine mène en Europe. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France .

di Massimiliano Coccia | in collaborazione con Linkiesta | Rassegna stampa del 28 04 2025 A latere dei funerali di Papa Francesco abbiamo incontrato la Presidente della Georgia Salome Zourabichvili, un colloquio deciso che ha messo in evidenza le mancanze dell’Unione Europea e la stanchezza naturale di due anni di mobilitazioni. Lo scenario del Caucaso appare fondamentale per comprendere come Putin muoverà le sue pedine per continuare a destabilizzare l’Occidente.

Darius Rochebin recevait la présidente géorgienne Salomé Zourabichvili, le 28 octobre 2024. Les grands entretiens c'est un face-à-face d'une trentaine de minutes avec les grands dirigeants du monde mené par Darius Rochebin.

Mass demonstrations have been sweeping through Georgia since the country’s parliamentary elections in late October, which observers widely regard as fraudulent. The crisis escalated in November when Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that Georgia would suspend its European Union membership talks until at least 2028. In recent years, Kobakhidze’s Georgian Dream party has embraced a pro-Kremlin stance, denouncing Western sanctions against Moscow, deepening Georgia’s economic ties with Russia, and blaming the war in Ukraine on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The party has maintained power by suppressing political opposition, civil society, and independent media. In defiance of these challenges, Georgians are courageously standing up to Russian influence—a noble cause that directly aligns with the United States’ national interests. Join Hudson for a special address by freedom fighter and Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, followed by remarks from Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and an expert panel discussion.

Will Georgia’s President accept the inauguration of her successor on the 29th of December? If she does, will Georgia be handed over to Russia? Is there a way back to Europe for the country? In this live interview, Rory and Alastair speak with Salome Zourabichvili to ask all of this and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code POLITICS after signing up for your chance to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at GetFuse.com/Politics ⚡ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics . Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producers: Nicole Maslen, Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Tbilisi, Georgia, voters have come out to protest the results of this weekend's elections, as opposition leaders claim the vote was tainted by Russian interference. Outside observers report "troubling" conditions, citing "pervasive intimidation" of voters inside and outside polling stations. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili is leading the opposition response. She says recognizing the elections "would be tantamount to legitimizing Russia’s takeover of Georgia." Also on today's show: Ali Vaez, Director of Iran Project, International Crisis Group; Bill T. Jones, Choreographer, "Still/Here”; Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Senior Fellow, American Immigration Council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgia's future is hanging in the balance. The former Soviet republic has seen mass protests for weeks, coming to a head today as riot police clashed with pro-European demonstrators after its parliament passed a controversial "foreign agents" bill which critics say mirrors a law in Russia used to crack down on any opposition, dissent, and NGOs. Georgia's president Salome Zourabichvili joins the program from Tbilisi. Also on today's show: Andriy Zagorodnyuk, former Ukrainian Defense Minister; David Herszenhorn, Russia, Ukraine Editor, The Washington Post; Reza Aslan; Author, "A Kids Book About Israel & Palestine" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia’s neighbour Georgia is closely watching what happens in Ukraine. It shares a 900km border with Russia, who invaded in 2008. Russian troops are stationed in two separatist regions. Georgia has just been granted EU candidate status and talks of joining NATO, yet its government is seen by some as sympathetic to Russia. Sarah Montague talks to the Georgian President, Salome Zourabichvili. Where does Georgia's destiny lie - with Russia or the West?

The war in Ukraine has triggered fears that Vladimir Putin may set his sights on other former Soviet republics. Zeinab Badawi speaks to Salome Zourabichvili, the President of Georgia, whose country shares a long border with Russia. How worried is she?

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Georgia’s president Salome Zourabichvili about her support for Ukraine, the concern about her own country and efforts to promote the European integration of Georgia.

In our just-released podcast, we review the week in European politics and speak to the president of a small country with big geopolitical challenges. "Protecting the European way of life” and other curious job titles in the next European Commission are causing ever more consternation and confusion, particularly in the European Parliament. Our quartet of journalists from the EU's key capitals debate those concerns and asks what the kerfuffle tells us about how President-elect Ursula von der Leyen operates. And just when you thought Italian politics had calmed down... Former PM Matteo Renzi and his allies have broken away from the governing Democratic Party. Our correspondent in Rome, Silvia Sciorilli-Borrelli, tells us what it means for Italy and Europe. Our special guest is Georgian President Salomé Zourabichvili, who’s trying to bring her country closer to the EU even as she accepts it won't be joining the bloc — at least not for a long time to come. At the same time, she has to manage a standoff with Russia, which occupies 20 percent of Georgia's territory. POLITICO’s Rym Momtaz caught up with Zourabichvili during a visit to Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices