The European Union will continue to put pressure on Georgia due to its air link with Russia, declaration In an interview with RT political scientist Yuri Svetov. Therefore, he commented on the message of the official representative of the EU Foreign Service, Peter Stano, in which he expressed regret over the decision of Tbilisi to resume reciprocal flights with the Russian Federation. At the same time, the expert is sure that Georgians understand the importance of good relations with their neighbors.
“For Georgia, the Russian market is salvation. Wine, preserves and fruits are bought by Russia, and Russian tourists coming to Georgia will breathe new life into the tourism industry. This is how they decided. Its own economy is more important,” the political scientist continued.
He added that the European Union was “received” from the opening of air traffic between Russia and Georgia, given that the 11th package of anti-Russian sanctions is being prepared. The expert also recalled that European airlines had to overpay due to the need to fly in the airspace of the Russian Federation.
On the eve of the national air carrier of Georgia Georgian Airways opened Sale of tickets to Moscow from May 20.