The Georgian president on the state of his country’s relations with Russia.
From: Talk to Al Jazeera
Saakashvili on Putin, Europe’s weak leaders and a return to power
Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili discusses Putin, the state of Europe and plans for his political comeback.
28 Apr 2018
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