Speaking at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, Maria Zakharova stated that Russia is building relations with Georgia based on good-neighborly principles and mutual respect, expressing a willingness to further enhance these ties.
Responding to a Vestnik Kavkaza question, Russian Foreign Ministry representative Maria Zakharova discussed how Moscow interacts with the South Caucasus countries on the 108th anniversary of the independence of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and the First Republic of Armenia.
Moscow received the news of Shio III's election as head of the Georgian Orthodox Church with great enthusiasm
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and the people of Georgia on the anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Russia retained its position as the leading importer of Georgian wine in the first quarter of 2026, buying 11,100 tons worth $32.6 million, which accounted for more than 62% of total wine exports.
The permit is valid for traffic in both directions until further notice
The volume of Russian oil purchased by Georgia last month reached a historic high. This figure had never been recorded before.
The route to the Russian-Georgian border has been reopened for both passenger vehicles and trucks. For approximately 24 hours, trucks were not allowed to cross at Upper Lars.
Travel for passengers heading towards Upper Lars in North Ossetia has been resumed. However, the route to the Russian-Georgian border remains inaccessible for heavy vehicles.
All motor vehicles are currently prohibited from crossing the Upper Lars checkpoint due to the current unsafe conditions along the Georgian Military Road.
Cargo deliveries from Russia and Kazakhstan to Armenia via Azerbaijan and Georgia by rail are beneficial for all parties involved, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said.
Russian milk imports to Georgia reached almost $700,000 in February, making Russia the leading supplier.
The Red Wings airline is set to introduce a new international flight for the start of the summer season, establishing a connection between Saratov and Batumi.
North Ossetian road authorities have opened the Georgian Military Highway, which connects Russia and Georgia, to all types of traffic after clearing the roadbed in Georgia. It was closed to trucks this morning.
Late Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II has been buried at Tbilisi’s Sioni Cathedral on March 22.
In January-February 2026, trade between Moscow and Tbilisi increased by 0.5%, reaching over $418 million.
Georgia's electricity imports from Russia surged nearly 42-fold in January 2026 compared to the same month last year, approaching levels last seen in March 2022, according to data from the National Statistics Service of Georgia.
The Upper Lars checkpoint on the Russian-Georgian border has been closed to all vehicle traffic until further notice, authorities have announced.
Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili has confirmed that Tbilisi will maintain its current approach regarding sanctions against Moscow, ruling out the introduction of unilateral restrictions.
Trade turnover between Russia and Georgia in January 2026 amounted to $240 million, making Russia one of Georgia's top three trading partners.
