The throughput capacity of border crossings between Russia and Azerbaijan has grown fivefold, according to Russian Minister of Transport, who noted that the two countries are linked by the International North‑South Transport Corridor.
At the Upper Lars checkpoint on the Russia–Georgia border, a queue of over 300 heavy‑duty trucks has accumulated.
Stability in the Caucasus ensures the security of Russia's southern borders, the uninterrupted operation of trade corridors, infrastructure development, and improved well-being for citizens
Russian jewellery exports to Georgia reached a record high in August, with Georgian companies buying $1.5 million worth of precious jewellery between January and August, which is nearly five times more than a year earlier.
90 of the registered vehicles are in the “green zone” immediately before the international checkpoint
Last month, cheese shipments from Russia to Georgia increased by 43% year‑on‑year, reaching $504,000.
Georgian companies purchased 26 tonnes of tea in Azerbaijan
The state enterprise Georgian Railway will purchase 200 new freight railcars from Russia's Roslavl Railcar Repair Plant (RRRP, Smolensk region) through direct procurement, according to the Georgian State Procurement Agency.
Trade between Russia and Georgia has exceeded $2 bln in January-August 2026, up 19.1% from the same period last year, according to data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia.
Georgia has exported 911 tonnes of sauces this year, with Russia taking 324 tonnes, the largest share among buyers.
In total, Georgia received $750 mln in foreign direct investment in the first six months of this year
In July, the majority of Georgia's watermelon and melon exports went to Russia, accounting for almost three‑quarters of total export revenue.
Georgian wine ranked first, with $87.9 mln in wine exports to Russia during the reporting period
In the first seven months of 2026, Russia strengthened its position as Georgia's second-largest trading partner after Türkiye, increasing its exports by a quarter and overtaking China
Moscow is open to dialogue with Tbilisi, but the initiative to restore diplomatic relations must come from the Georgian side, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Rail freight volume in Georgia rose by nearly 20% in the second quarter, with Russia and Azerbaijan as the main partners, accounting for 38% and 22.7% of imports respectively.
Trade turnover between Georgia and Russia exceeded $1.8 billion in January-July 2026, marking a 20.9% increase year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office of Georgia.
Georgia increased its seasonal blueberry exports by 1.6 times this year, with Russia receiving more than 90% of the shipments.
Russia is ready to expand its pragmatic ties with Georgia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said.
Georgia is open and safe for tourists from all over the world, including Russia, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said, stressing that Russians are always welcome
