US Ambassador Accuses South Africa of Loading Arms onto Sanctioned Russian Ship

Russia has lifted the ban on direct flights to Georgia and abolished visas for Georgian nationals, with mixed reactions from the Georgian government and citizens. While some welcomed the move, others denounced it, citing Russia's aggression towards Ukraine and occupation of Georgian territory. The EU, US, Canada, and other states have banned Russian airlines from entering their airspace since Putin's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The resumption of flights and lifting of visa bans is seen as a sign that Georgia is moving closer to Russia and distancing itself from the West.