On Friday, the plane of the Russian airline “Azimut” arrived in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, making the first direct flight between the two countries in four years. Supporters of the Georgian opposition greeted the plane’s arrival with protests.
On Friday, the plane of the Russian airline “Azimut” arrived in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, making the first direct flight between the two countries in four years. Supporters of the Georgian opposition greeted the plane’s arrival with protests.
Before the plane landed, Georgian police cordoned off the airport and closed the waiting hall.
About 200 people participated in the protest against the arrival of the plane.
At least ten protesters were detained.
As reported, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin lifted the ban on flights with Georgia last week.
In 2019, Russia banned air traffic with Georgia in response to the ongoing protests against Russia in Georgia.
Georgia’s decision to start receiving Russian planes again has drawn condemnation from Western countries and Ukraine.
