georgia russia relations news

Russian MoFA: Russia, Georgia ‘allies’ in defending ‘traditional values’ against West

Georgia-Russia

September 16, 2026

Maria Zakharova competed on “Georgians fighting on Russia’s side in Ukraine” and the 1783 Treaty of Georgievsk, which led to Georgia becoming part of the Russian Empire.

Money transfers from Russia to Georgia plunge 88%, dropping from third to 11th place

Georgia-Russia

September 16, 2026

A new EU sanctions package against Russia was followed by the suspension of money transfers to Georgia by Russian payment system Zolotaya Korona.

Kobakhidze: Georgia does not publicly declare Russia an enemy because this would require follow-up steps

Georgia-Russia

August 11, 2026

The prime minister also called Russia's occupation of Georgian territories a "crime".

'Georgia is a frontline in global fight against dictatorships' — interview with Congressman Joe Wilson

Georgia-USA

April 20, 2026

In an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Wilson says that “the Georgian people deserve genuinely free and fair elections.”