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Ex-soviet relations

Hard Man Putin May Be Showing Softer Side to Russia’s Neighbors

Russia has been in conflict with former Soviet satellites seeking greater EU integration.

opinion

Abkhazia and the Danger of ‘Ossetianization’

When Georgian-Russian relations suffer a downturn — as they have over the crisis of the last month — the people who live in Abkhazia suffer too.

watch your mouth

Russian Communists Call to Ban Georgian Khinkali and Khachapuri

“We want adequate responses to the disrespect emanating from Georgia."

Travel restriction

Russia's Georgia Flight Ban 'Unjustified,' EU's Tusk Says

The Kremlin suspended passenger flights to Georgia after anti-Russian protests in Tbilisi.

Tense neighbors

Putin Opposes Georgian Sanctions, Saying He Does Not Want to Complicate Relations

Earlier, the Russian parliament backed a resolution urging the government to draw up sanctions against Georgia.

going further

Russian Parliament Calls for Sanctions on 'Unfriendly' Georgia

The Kremlin has already responded to anti-Russian protests by suspending passenger flights between the two countries.

Profane programming

Georgian TV Host Ignites Backlash for On-Air Putin Insults

Giorgi Gabunia opened his Sunday evening program with a minute of vulgarity directed at Putin and his deceased mother.

Overseas investment

Russians Buying Up Georgian, Turkish Property Despite Brewing Tensions

Tight Western sanctions are one of the factors raising Russians’ interest in foreign property.

Vox pop

How Did Georgians in Moscow React to 'Anti-Russia' Protests in Tbilisi?

We spoke with four young Georgians living in Moscow to hear their views.

Import diplomacy

Russia Is Laying Groundwork for Georgian Wine Ban, Media Reports

Russia has previously embargoed Georgian wines over political tensions with its ex-Soviet neighbor.

Tourism dent

Russian Flight Ban Could Cost Georgia $300M, Experts Say

The Kremlin said that Russia will lift the flight ban as soon as Georgia “resumes a non-Russophobic course.”

Anti-Russian Sentiment

Kremlin Says Georgia in Grip of Russophobic Hysteria

Georgia's president has blamed Moscow for last week's unrest in Tbilisi.

Under Pressure

Russia Threatens More Economic Pain in Standoff With Georgia

Russia has barred Georgian wine imports during times of tension in the past.

Tbilisi Aftermath

Russian TV Reporters Attacked in Georgia Amid Heightened Tensions – Reports

The attackers reportedly spat in the film crew’s faces and shouted nationalist slogans.

Travel ban

Russia to Suspend Georgian Flights to Russia Starting July 8

Earlier, President Putin had banned passenger flights from Russia to Georgia.

Travel restriction

Putin Suspends Passenger Flights From Russia to Georgia

The move comes amid a brewing political crisis between the two countries.

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