Georgia receives 372 mln in direct investment from Russia
In total, Georgia received $750 mln in foreign direct investment in the first six months of this year
Russia and Georgia
Russia leads in Georgian watermelon and melon imports
In July, the majority of Georgia's watermelon and melon exports went to Russia, accounting for almost three‑quarters of total export revenue.
Beverages, fruits among Georgia's top five exports to Russia
Georgian wine ranked first, with $87.9 mln in wine exports to Russia during the reporting period
Russia strengthens position among Georgia's top three economic partners
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
Russian Foreign Ministry comments on possible restoration of ties with Georgia
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.
Russia and Azerbaijan top Georgia's rail freight partners
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.
Georgia sharply increases Russian imports
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's blueberry exports increase 1,6-fold
Georgia increased its seasonal blueberry exports by 1.6 times this year, with Russia receiving more than 90% of the shipments.
Moscow ready to expand pragmatic ties with Tbilisi - Galuzin
Russia is ready to expand its pragmatic ties with Georgia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said.
Georgia welcomes Russian tourists - Kobakhidze
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
Why opposition trying to distance Georgia from Russia?
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has stated that the opposition is now critical of Russia at the behest of external forces representing the interests of the so-called "deep state".
Georgia releases Russian spending in 2026
Russians spent more than $300 million in Georgia during the first half of the year, according to the National Bank.
Russia-Georgia trade turnover increasing
Trade turnover between Russia and Georgia amounted to over $1.5 bln in January-June 2026, which is 18.9% higher than in the same period last year, according to data released by the National Statistics Service of Georgia.
Russia reduces wine imports from Georgia by almost 10 percent
Georgia's wine exports to Russia decreased by almost 10% during January-June, amounting to approximately $70 million.
Road to Russian border to be completed in Georgia by 2028
The Kvesheti-Kobi segment of the North-South Highway will be completed by 2028, with workers already finishing a 9-kilometer tunnel.
54,000 residents of Georgia speak Russian as native language
The Russian-speaking population predominantly lives in Georgia's large cities, with more than half residing in Tbilisi
Russia remains leading importer of Georgian apples
Georgia has seen a 30% rise in apple exports, with Russia maintaining its position as the top buyer, accounting for more than 22,000 tons.
Russia is building contacts with Georgia based on good-neighborliness - Zakharova
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.
Maria Zakharova: Russia is sincerely interested in South Caucasus' prosperity and stability
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 expects stronger ties between churches of Georgia, Russia following election of Shio III
Moscow received the news of Shio III's election as head of the Georgian Orthodox Church with great enthusiasm
