Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has backed Georgia's contested election result, defying European Union calls for a fresh vote. The EU had expressed concerns over the conduct of Georgia's parliamentary elections, citing irregularities and allegations of vote-buying. Orbán's support for the outcome is seen as a further strain on already tense relations between Hungary and the EU.

Source: https://www.ft.com/content/408ec9dd-c652-48f0-bd1f-a89b4b39ead3