Georgian avalanches block Upper Lars border checkpoint
Avalanches on the Georgian Military Highway have blocked access from Russia to Georgia, as forecasted by Tbilisi. The road closure has halted traffic at the Upper Lars border checkpoint.
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Snowstorms halt transport between Russia and Georgia
The Military-Georgian Road is closed due to relentless snowstorms in the southern part of the North Caucasus - all traffic has been halted on the route. This includes the section from Vladikavkaz to Verkhny Lars.
Alexey Chepa: Georgia's rapprochement with CIS offers substantial benefits
Georgia's potential accession to the EAEU could be beneficial for Tbilisi, though implementation depends on national leadership positions, according to Russian parliamentary analysis.
Queue at Upper Lars border crossing exceeds 2,000 trucks
A queue of more than 2,000 heavy-duty vehicles has formed at the Upper Lars border checkpoint between Russia and Georgia, according to authorities in North Ossetia.
Another section of road to Russia to be modernized in Georgia
The Georgian government has unveiled plans to modernize another segment of the Georgian Military Highway, the key route connecting the country to the Russian border.
Upper Lars border crossing reopens to all traffic
Heavy-duty trucks are once again permitted to pass through the Upper Lars border checkpoint between Russia and Georgia, following a restriction that lasted less than a day.
Kursk plant exported meat to Georgia for the first time
A meat processing facility in Russia's Kursk region has exported its first shipment of meat products to Georgia, weighing 9.6 tons. The plant's total meat exports amount to nearly 35 tons.
Kavelashvili accuses external forces of organizing Tbilisi protests
Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili said protests outside the Georgian parliament are being coordinated by external forces. According to the head of state, their goal is to disrupt the Georgian government's rapprochement with the European Union.
Georgian oysters return to Russia after year-long absence
Fish also became a new import category
Georgia increases apple exports to Russia by 466%
Georgia achieved record growth in apple exports during 2025, with shipments rising 466% year-on-year, primarily driven by Russian market demand.
Moscow calls for moving South Caucasus talks from Switzerland
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Switzerland can no longer host negotiations on the South Caucasus due to its loss of neutrality after joining restrictive measures against Moscow.
Tbilisi Film Festival tells shared history of Russia and Georgia
The Warm Stories film festival continues in Tbilisi
Shoigu lauds resilience of Georgian authorities
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has lauded the Georgian authorities’ ability to withstand destructive external pressure during the country's recent elections.
Over 1,100 trucks stuck at Upper Lars checkpoint
There are no restrictions on the movement of transit vehicles along the Georgian Military Highway
Russian airlines rank among top airlines in Georgian aviation market
Russian airlines Red Wings and Azimuth have emerged as leading competitors in Georgia's airline industry, demonstrating significant passenger demand.
Russia ships first oil to refinery in Georgia's Kulevi
Russian company Russneft has supplied a first oil cargo to the newly built Kulevi oil refinery in Georgia this month, Reuters reported, citing LSEG ship-tracking data and industry sources.
Money transfers from Russia to Georgia decline by nearly 25%
Money transfers from Russia to Georgia have decreased by almost one-quarter this year, while total remittances from all countries have grown by over 6%.
Russian tourist flow to Georgia increases by 12%
Georgia experienced a 12% increase in Russian tourist arrivals during the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Direct flights to Tbilisi to be launched from Krasnodar
Russian airline Red Wings will launch international flights from Krasnodar to Tbilisi at the end of the month.
Georgia clears its debt to neighboring countries
Tbilisi has fully settled its state debt to Moscow, Baku, and Yerevan. The total amount owed to these countries was approximately $6 million.
