Georgia–Russia Relations
Uproar as military-affiliated Russians participate in World Fencing Championships held in Tbilisi
The participation of the athletes sparked protests, including a rally in Tbilisi where a Russian flag was burned.
Georgia–Russia Relations
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Putin’s demands for peace in Ukraine include a pledge to stop NATO enlargement, Reuters reports
The demands would explicitly bar Georgia, and the rest of the South Caucasus, from joining NATO.
Georgia
Russia launches criminal probe into ‘desecration’ of Russian flag at Tbilisi Open Air
The probe came in response to a Georgian artist allegedly urinating on a Russian flag during a Tbilisi Open Air performance.
Georgia
Bank of Georgia introduces spending cap on luxury items for Russians
A Bank of Georgia representative said the changes were made to comply with Western sanctions.
Georgia
Putin urges Georgians to ‘preserve the good traditions of friendship’ ahead of Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin specifically congratulated the people of Georgia and Moldova as opposed to those countries’ heads of state.
Georgia–Russia Relations
Russia ready to restore relations with Georgia, while still recognising Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili had vowed to ‘apologise’ to South Ossetia over the former ruling UNM party’s role in the August 2008 War.
Georgia
Zourabichvili testifies in UK Parliament about the impact of ‘Russian disinformation’ on Georgia
Georgia’s fifth President Salome Zourabichvili warned that Georgia was at risk of becoming a grey zone where Russians could bypass Western sanctions.
