The temporary charge d'affaires of Ukraine Oleksandr Shulga was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. The call is related to the introduction of sanctions against Georgian Airways.
This is reported by Imedi TV channel.
According to the TV channel, the Ukrainian diplomat has already arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia for negotiations.
Sanctions against Georgian Airways
On July 1, President Volodymyr Zelenskyі implemented the decision of the National Security Council regarding personal sanctions against 190 individuals and 290 legal entities. Georgian Airways, which resumed flights to Russia, was also included in the list.
Restoration of air traffic between the Russian Federation and Georgia
On May 16, Georgian Airways received permission to establish a direct air connection with Russia. Not long after, Tbilisi airport received the first plane from Russia in four years, sparking a series of protests in the country. The stock continued to gain momentum over time.
One of the main reasons for the indignation of the local population was the presence of the daughter of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in the country.
Meanwhile, the leader of the ruling party of Georgia, Iraklii Kobakhidze, called the protest "xenophobia".
