Putin against the trade restrictions on Georgia, said to the TV presenter that he is a scoundrel

In 2008, Russia and Georgia fought a short war, after which Moscow recognized the independence of two Georgian republics - Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which had unilaterally seceded.
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Putin, Photo: Reuters
Putin, Photo: Reuters
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Russian President Vladimir Putin today took a step towards easing tensions in relations with Georgia, rejecting calls to introduce trade restrictions to that country.

Relations between the two neighboring countries cooled again last month after violent protests in Tbilisi over the presence of a Russian deputy in the Guzia parliament.

Putin immediately banned direct flights between the two countries, citing concerns about the safety of Russian tourists.

Tensions further escalated on Sunday when the host of independent Georgian television station Rustavi 2 directed a series of insults at Putin and his parents.

Georgian officials immediately criticized the performance and described it as another attempt by the opposition to deepen the gap with Moscow.

The lower house of the Russian parliament today asked the government to consider imposing trade restrictions on Georgia in response to the televised appearance.

However, Putin has said he opposes the proposed restrictions.

"I wouldn't do it out of respect for the Georgian people. I wouldn't do anything that would harm our relations," Putin said.

He said of the Georgian presenter who insulted him that he was "some rascal" who should not be taken seriously.

In 2008, Russia and Georgia fought a short war, after which Moscow recognized the independence of two Georgian republics - Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which unilaterally seceded.

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