Institute for War and Peace Reporting, UK
As Russian-Georgian relations hit a new low, the whole region is nervous.
By Mikhail Vignansky in Tbilisi (CRS No. 360 04-Oct-06)
"I have a ticket to fly to Moscow tomorrow. Will I be able to fly?" enquires a caller to Tbilisi airport’s information bureau. "There are no flights to Russia right now. Could you call later? Things may change," comes the response.Over the past few days, operators at the bureau have had to deal with a flood of such calls.With Russia and Georgia experiencing probably their stormiest row since the collapse of the Soviet Union 15 years ago, Moscow has effectively declared a blockade of Georgia, cancelling all transport and postal links with its southern neighbour. The shutdown is also hurting ordinary people and businesses in Armenia and the North Caucasus. More: Caucasus Reels from Moscow-Tbilisi Fight
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