The News in Brief
Friday, October 11, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Putin Extends Visa-Free Entry for Georgian Citizens Seeking Work or Education in Russia
On October 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an amendment to the order issued on May 10, 2023, regarding entry procedures for Georgian citizens traveling to Russia. The new regulation extends the visa-free entry regime to Georgians who wish to enter Russia for work or for temporary stays exceeding 90 days, including for educational purposes.
Under the previous guidelines, Georgian citizens in these categories were required to obtain a visa to enter Russia. With the amendment now effective upon publication, eligible Georgians can enter Russia using valid identity documents. This includes a Georgian citizen's identity card, diplomatic passport, service passport, seafarer's certificate, or a certificate of return to Georgia.
Tskhinvali Region to Restrict Movement During Georgia's Parliamentary Elections
On October 10, the de-facto security council of the occupied Tskhinvali region (South Ossetia) announced that it would restrict movement across the occupation line during Georgia's upcoming parliamentary elections.
The self-proclaimed authorities stated that the measure aims to ensure the safety of the region's population and prevent potential "provocations" from what they described as pro-Western and nationalist radical groups in Georgia. As a result, simplified border crossing points will be temporarily closed.
Alan Gagloev, the de-facto president of South Ossetia, emphasized that this decision was influenced by the region's assessment of the growing complexities in Georgia's political landscape, citing both internal sources and publicly available information.
Putin Extends Visa-Free Entry for Georgian Citizens Seeking Work or Education in Russia
Under the previous guidelines, Georgian citizens in these categories were required to obtain a visa to enter Russia. With the amendment now effective upon publication, eligible Georgians can enter Russia using valid identity documents. This includes a Georgian citizen's identity card, diplomatic passport, service passport, seafarer's certificate, or a certificate of return to Georgia.
Tskhinvali Region to Restrict Movement During Georgia's Parliamentary Elections
The self-proclaimed authorities stated that the measure aims to ensure the safety of the region's population and prevent potential "provocations" from what they described as pro-Western and nationalist radical groups in Georgia. As a result, simplified border crossing points will be temporarily closed.
Alan Gagloev, the de-facto president of South Ossetia, emphasized that this decision was influenced by the region's assessment of the growing complexities in Georgia's political landscape, citing both internal sources and publicly available information.