Photo Story: First flight of Russian airline Azimuth arrives in Georgia amid protests

People protest the resumption of air links with Russia during the arrival of the first direct flight of the Russian airline Azimuth, from Moscow to Tbilisi International Airport, in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Friday 19 May 2023.

Russian President Putin signed a decree to cancel visa requirements for Georgian citizens from 15 May 2023, and lifted the ban on direct flights from Russia to Georgia, which has been in effect since June 2019.

Via EPA-EFE/ZURAB KURTSIKIDZE

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