Russia ranks among Georgia's top three trading partners in January
Trade turnover between Russia and Georgia in January 2026 amounted to $240 million, making Russia one of Georgia's top three trading partners.
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Georgia's tangerine exports earned over 16 million dollars in 2025
Georgia generated more than $16 million from tangerine exports last year, with Russia emerging as the primary importer, according to official data.
Kobakhidze: Nearly 30 of foreigners with residency permits in Georgia - Russians
Around 32,000 Russian citizens hold residence permits in Georgia, accounting for approximately one-third of all foreigners with residency status, according to the country's prime minister.
Upper Lars: Heavy truck traffic banned
On Friday, heavy trucks are prohibited from accessing the Russian-Georgian border from both sides. This restriction has been in place since 8:45 a.m.
Russia considers restoring rail links with Georgia via Abkhazia
Moscow is exploring the possibility of resuming railway service between Russia and Georgia via Abkhazia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk.
Georgian opposition ready for dialogue with Russia
Georgia should speak with Russia to protect its national interests
EU to impose sanctions targeting Russian oil via Georgian ports - media
The EU plans to include restrictions on third countries for the first time in its upcoming 20th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting port operations in Georgia and Indonesia, according to media.
Road to Georgian-Russian border reopens to passenger cars
The Georgian authorities have reopened the Gudauri-Kobi road section, which leads to the Russian border, for passenger car traffic. The ban imposed on February 2 remains in effect for heavy vehicles.
Russia increases nut imports from Georgia
Georgia exported 36.3% more nuts to Russia than in 2024
Georgia responds to Sandus statement on Moscows influence on Tbilisi
Deputy Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Ghia Volsky stated that the politician's words are of no value to Tbilisi
Russia maintains primary position in Georgian food import market
Georgia primarily purchases food from Russia, which holds the largest share of Georgia's food imports.
Georgia's foreign trade turnover increases by 10% in 2025
Last year Georgia imported various products worth $18.5 billion
Cruises across Sea of Azov could link Russia and Georgia
Russia is considering reviving international cruise routes from the Sea of Azov. This will require the restoration of the passenger pier.
Russia purchases over 90% of Georgia's apple exports
Russia remains the primary destination for Georgian apple exports, accounting for the overwhelming majority of shipments, followed distantly by Türkiye and Belarus.
Gazprom supplies more gas to China than to Europe for first time
Gazprom for the first time supplied more gas to China than to Europe as of 2025 year-end and delivered 38.8 bln cubic meters of gas to China, the Russian gas holding said.
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.
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.
