Georgia allowed flights from Russian airlines that did not fall under Western sanctions, Deputy Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili said. The decision followed Vladimir Putin’s decree on the resumption of air traffic between the two countries.
So far, Kvrivishvili noted, Tbilisi is not giving the green light to direct flights as it has yet to receive a notification from Moscow.
“We clearly establish our position that no airline that falls under sanctions will operate in Georgia,” said the deputy economy minister, quoted by RIA Novosti.
Earlier, Vladimir Putin signed a decree according to which, from May 15, citizens of Georgia are allowed to enter the territory of Russia with an identity document, and domestic airline flights to the country are also taken back.
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili called Russia’s move a provocation and demanded to convene the Security Council to resolve the issue of introducing a visa regime for Russians.
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