Mikheil 'Misha' Saakashvili is a prominent Georgian-Ukrainian politician, jurist, and lawyer who rose to international prominence as the leader of Georgia's Rose Revolution in 2003. He served as the third President of Georgia for two consecutive terms from January 2004 to November 2013, implementing sweeping anti-corruption and economic reforms that transformed the post-Soviet nation but also drew criticism for authoritarian tendencies. His presidency included a brief resignation in 2007 amid anti-government protests, followed by a snap election victory. He founded and chaired the United National Movement party, which dominated Georgian politics during his tenure. After leaving office, Saakashvili faced legal challenges in Georgia, including convictions in absentia for abuse of power, which he and supporters denounced as politically motivated. In 2015, he relocated to Ukraine, renouncing his Georgian citizenship to accept Ukrainian citizenship from President Petro Poroshenko. He was appointed Governor of Odesa Oblast, where he focused on anti-corruption efforts and economic development but resigned in 2016 amid frustrations with Ukraine's political system. Since then, Saakashvili has been involved in Ukrainian politics, founding the Movement for New Forces party, and has oscillated between Ukraine and Georgia. In 2021, Georgia stripped him of citizenship again, but he returned clandestinely in 2022, leading to his arrest and ongoing legal battles. Saakashvili has also worked as a television presenter and remains a vocal critic of Russian influence in the region, positioning himself as a pro-Western reformer.