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Will Georgia turn to Russia in crucial elections?

Eddy Micah Jr. | Juri Rescheto in Tbilisi, Georgia
October 26, 2024

Georgians are heading to the polls for parliamentary elections which could be crucial for the former Soviet republic's future. DW's Juri Rescheto reports from Tibilisi.

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