Georgian company Georgian Airways called for an end to the campaign launched against it due to the launch of flights to Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin abolished the visa regime for Georgian citizens from May 15.
Moscow explained that the decisions taken are in line with Russia's principled approach to consistently facilitating the conditions of communication and contacts between Russians and Georgians, despite the lack of diplomatic relations. The airline said that the restoration or termination of air traffic is the prerogative of the state, and on the airline.