Zourabichvili opposed direct flights to Russia and called the government's position "incomprehensible"

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Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili categorically opposed the resumption of direct flights with Russia.

The ruling party said earlier that it would be good for Georgians living in Russia.

Zourabichvili writes that for her such a position is "to put it mildly, incomprehensible" against the background when partner countries express solidarity with Ukraine.

"We must remember the old tricks of Russia, we must understand that the Kremlin deliberately raises such issues, hoping to create a split between Georgia and our Western partners. This cannot be allowed!", the Georgian President said.

Speaking about the Georgian diaspora in Russia, Zourabichvili says that she has been trying to soften the criteria for restoring Georgian citizenship to natives of Georgia for a long time and to no avail. And this, according to her, is exactly the issue that compatriots in Russia and other countries are much more concerned about.

At the same time, she calls on the Georgian authorities to seriously study the issue of mass entry of Russian citizens in all aspects and adopt regulatory acts "so that society feels that national interests and security are protected."

"Also, instead of resuming flights, the government should take care of the country's reputation and categorically respond to accusations of circumventing sanctions". Zourabichvili writes.

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Zourabichvili opposed direct flights to Russia and called the government's position "incomprehensible"

2023/01/1300-1674281847.jpg
Read: 840     13:30     21 ЯНВАРЬ 2023    

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili categorically opposed the resumption of direct flights with Russia.

The ruling party said earlier that it would be good for Georgians living in Russia.

Zourabichvili writes that for her such a position is "to put it mildly, incomprehensible" against the background when partner countries express solidarity with Ukraine.

"We must remember the old tricks of Russia, we must understand that the Kremlin deliberately raises such issues, hoping to create a split between Georgia and our Western partners. This cannot be allowed!", the Georgian President said.

Speaking about the Georgian diaspora in Russia, Zourabichvili says that she has been trying to soften the criteria for restoring Georgian citizenship to natives of Georgia for a long time and to no avail. And this, according to her, is exactly the issue that compatriots in Russia and other countries are much more concerned about.

At the same time, she calls on the Georgian authorities to seriously study the issue of mass entry of Russian citizens in all aspects and adopt regulatory acts "so that society feels that national interests and security are protected."

"Also, instead of resuming flights, the government should take care of the country's reputation and categorically respond to accusations of circumventing sanctions". Zourabichvili writes.

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