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EU's Tusk says Russia's Georgia flight ban 'unjustified'

11 July 2019 15:39 (UTC +04:00)

European Council President Donald Tusk said on Thursday that Russia’s decision to ban flights to Georgia was “unjustified and disproportional.”, APA reports citing Reuters.

Tusk said that the European Union was ready to support Georgia to withstand current challenges.

“The EU stands with Georgia in solidarity and with a full commitment to your sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the EU executive said at a conference dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Eastern Partnership.

He added that the EU’s relations with Georgia, which has aspirations to join the EU and NATO, were built on common values.

Citing risks to its citizens after recent events, the Kremlin suspended passenger flights to Georgia, a move that threatens to hurt Georgia’s tourist industry since over 1 million Russians visit each year.