Georgia and the war in Ukraine: Meeting the nation's first female president

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As the war in Ukraine continues to rumble on, watching events very closely are Russia's neighbours. Five of those countries are led by women including Georgia. Annette Young speaks to the Georgian President, Salome Zurabishvili about the impact of the war on her country and the region. The president also talks about all five women leaders being constantly in touch as they watch events unfold in both Russia and Ukraine. As well, the Georgian leader speaks for the need for greater European support after her nation failed to get EU candidate status alongside Ukraine and Moldova.