President Eduard Shevardnadze resigned

Eduard Shevardnadze resigned after talks with Mikhail Saakashvili and Zurab Zhvania, key opposition leaders, at 8:30 p.m. on November 23.

It was obvious that what was happening in the country would have triggered bloodshed. I have never betrayed my people. So, I considered necessary to resign to avoid bloodshed. I had important talks with Mikhail Saakashvili and Zurab Zhvania. I am grateful to them for their frankness," Shevardnadze told journalists.

"I am accustomed to resignation. It is not new for me. I have too much to do, to much to write," Shevardnadze said.