The fifth president of Georgia and the first female to hold the position, Salomé Zourabichvili, joins CBS News 24/7 after receiving the 2026 Mark Palmer Prize in Washington, D.C. Zourabichvili discussed Russia's influence over the region and the threat to democracy for Georgians.
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Georgia's 5th president says the country is "far from a democracy" amid Russia's influence
The fifth president of Georgia and the first female to hold the position, Salomé Zourabichvili, joins CBS News 24/7 after receiving the 2026 Mark Palmer Prize in Washington, D.C. Zourabichvili discussed Russia's influence over the region and the threat to democracy for Georgians.
Published June 16, 2026, 6:45 PM
Updated June 16, 2026, 7:27 PM2.1K
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