Russia's, Abolishing visas for Georgian citizens and restarting Moscow-Tbilisi flights divides Georgia.
The Georgian government, sympathetic to Russia, welcomed the decision.. Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili, He accused Moscow of "provoking" and said, "As long as Russia continues its aggression against Ukraine and continues to occupy our lands, the resumption of direct flights and the abolition of visas is unacceptable.. "We don't need the gifts of Russia," he said..
Abkhazia and South Ossetia under the roof of Tbilisi, Between Russia and Georgia 2008 declared independence after the war. the independence of the two countries (BM) member of 193 know five of the country. BM, Recognizes Abkhazia and South Ossetia as part of Georgia.
Russia, After the anti-Moscow demonstrations in Georgia, on the grounds that the life safety of its citizens is in danger 2019 It abolished direct flights between the two countries in.
Zurabishvili, who is the head of state, which is a symbolic task in Georgia, is the European Union. (AB) a pro-politician. Zurabishvili, accuses the government of trying to forge closer relations with Russia by opposing EU ideals. Georgia, Disagrees with Western sanctions for the invasion of Ukraine.