Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an order forbidding passenger planes from flying between Russia and Georgia following an outbreak of mass unrest and anti-Russian protests in Tbilisi. Beginning on July 8, Russian airlines will not be permitted to transport passengers from Russia to Georgia.
Putin also recommended that Russian travel agencies stop selling tours to Georgia and ordered his government to help Russians located in Georgia return to Russia.
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