Georgia’s crucial vote took place amid widespread intimidation, European monitoring officials say

Associated Press

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — European electoral observers said Georgia’s election took place in a “divisive” environment with widespread intimidation and instances of physical violence which undermined the outcome of the vote which could decide the country’s future in Europe. The vote could decide whether the country remains on the path to joining the European Union or comes under Russian sway. The Central Election Commission said Sunday Georgian Dream won 54.8% of the vote with almost 100% of ballots counted. Georgian electoral observers, who stationed thousands across the country to monitor the vote, also  reported multiple violations and said the results “do not correspond to the will of the Georgian people.”