Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Georgia rejects Russian warning over EU membership

TBILISI, April 18 – A warning from Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova prompted Tbilisi to push back, asserting the country’s independence, while opposition figures claimed it proves the need to seek allies. As reported by Interpressnews, Zakharova said Georgia’s accession to the European Union, and any move to join sanctions against Russia, would deal … Read more

Georgia’s apple trade continues growth with Russia as top buyer

TBILISI, January 16 – Georgia’s apple exports have jumped sharply this season, with Russia absorbing the overwhelming majority of the fruit, according to new government data. From August 1, 2025 to January 13, 2026, Georgia exported 10,000 tons of apples worth USD 7.3 million, figures released by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture show. … Read more

Georgian wine exports to Russia hit nearly half a billion USD

TBILISI, October 3 – Russia has become Georgia’s third-largest trading partner this year, with bilateral turnover reaching USD 1.7 billion between January and August, according to official data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia (GeoStat). The figure marks a 4.3% increase compared to last year and accounts for 10.5% of Georgia’s overall trade. Imports … Read more