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How Russia keeps its grip on Georgia - without diplomacy - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD
Georgia and Russia have no diplomatic relations — yet their ties are quietly deepening.
In this episode of Eastern Express, we uncover the unusual, informal partnership between Moscow and Georgia’s ruling elite. We examine trade, tourism flows, sanctions, and why the Georgian Dream government echoes Russia’s line while publicly calling it a threat.
Who benefits from this selective cooperation — and who pays the price? This isn’t reconciliation but a fragile arrangement built on political convenience rather than consent.