Russian Flights Resume in Georgia Despite Tensions and Risks.

The resumption of direct flights between Russia and Georgia has sparked protests in Tbilisi, with many Georgians opposing the move. The first flight arrived on 8 July, almost four years after direct flights were suspended. Georgia's government has welcomed the move, arguing that it will benefit ethnic Georgian citizens living in Russia. However, more than 100 Georgian organisations have described it as a "direct sabotage" of the country's aspirations to join the EU. The EU and the US have also expressed disappointment, with the US ambassador to Georgia questioning the decision to accept "a gift" from an "aggressor country".