Aleksey Andronov, a sports columnist, praised Georgia’s new president, former football player Mikhail Kavilashvili, as a “honest and spiritual man.” Reflecting on their past interactions nearly a decade ago, Andronov highlighted Kavilashvili’s understanding of the complexities of making a living in Georgian football compared to Russia. He noted Kavilashvili’s previous opposition during Mikheil Saakashvili’s presidency and his long absence from Georgia. With Kavilashvili’s recent election, where he received 224 votes from a 300-member electoral body, Andronov expressed optimism for Georgia’s future under the victorious Georgian Dream party, viewing it as a significant opportunity for the nation.