**Georgian President in Paris Amidst Ongoing Protests**
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili is currently in Paris, France. She is attending the opening of the restored Notre Dame cathedral. Many world leaders are present at this event, including US President-elect Donald Trump.
**Meeting with Ukrainian President**
On December 7, President Zurabishvili met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while in Paris. The meeting took place as protests continue to spread across Georgia against the government’s decision to stop EU accession talks and increased repression by the ruling party.
**Ukrainian Support for Georgian People**
President Zelenskyy expressed his country’s full support and solidarity with the people of Georgia, who are fighting for their future. He emphasized that respecting the will of the Georgian people is crucial for stability in the region. President Zelenskyy also noted that Russia’s goal goes beyond controlling Georgia – it aims to control the entire Black Sea region, posing a threat to national security across Europe.
**Ukraine Promises Support**
The Ukrainian President assured President Zurabishvili that Ukraine will work with partners globally to deliver a response and support the Georgian people in defending their right to live freely.