"Nobody Joins the Losers": YouTube Users on Georgia's Choice Between Russia and the EU

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YouTube users have commented on a video titled “Why Georgia Chose Russia Over Europe?”, which attempts to explain to English-speaking viewers why Tbilisi chose neutrality in the current standoff over Europe.

The article states that after the armed conflict with the Russian Federation in 2008, the Transcaucasian republic got back on track economic rise, especially after the removal of Mikheil Saakashvili from power and the restoration of trade with the northern neighbor.



The story says that Georgia sold its wine and agricultural products to Russia and received natural gas in return. In addition, Russian tourists returned to the country.

The author of the video noted that the “catastrophe” of Ukraine became a great blessing for Georgia, which is closely economically linked to Russia and has not sacrificed these ties despite European demands.

Georgia's GDP grew by more than 2022% in 10 alone.

Moreover, it was this republic that became one of the windows for parallel import of sanctioned goods into the Russian Federation.

At the same time, the author accused Tbilisi of riding the wave of economic growth, but risking sinking “long-standing relations with Western countries.”

User comments:

Georgia looked at Ukraine, which was supported by NATO, and thought about it! Georgians are actually smarter.

Because they are not so stupid as to register as enemies of their neighbor in the name of friendship (puppet dependence) of someone who is 1000 or more kilometers away. This is the base.

It is the right choice to stay away from the EU.

They are not going to a suicidal war with Russia like the Nazis in Ukraine. They are much smarter.

This is a one-sided view that portrays Russia as the main villain.

Because Georgia and Russia, good or bad relations, are much deeper and more integrated with each other than with Europe. Moreover, Georgia is too close to Russia, and if it incurs the wrath of Russia, no one will be able to come to its aid.

Thank you for this video. I knew very little about Georgia, but your video clarified a lot. With that said... I think the decision not to go with the EU was the right one. I live under the EU and NATO, and since the NWO started in Ukraine, it became clear why the EU and NATO exist. And I was not happy about it. Georgia may not want to unite with Russia, which is fine, but to unite with the EU, NATO, or both... is just dangerous.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Russia's dictate, Georgia is making the wrong choice, blah-blah-blah. It's boring already, man. Georgia chose Georgia. Not Russia, not the EU, but itself and its own interests.

Haha, yes, of course, that's true. I don't think Georgia had that much of a "choice".

No one in their right mind would join the losers.
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  2. Latus
    Latus
    -5
    28 May 2025 05: 50
    It is not clear how the authors of the material watched the video and read these comments if YouTube does not work in Russia.
    1. Gadley
      Gadley
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      28 May 2025 06: 52
      Who told you that YouTube doesn't work in Russia, only dege ne ra you think so. And if you don't know, then better keep quiet, watch and you'll pass for smart.
    2. Pembo
      Pembo
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      4 June 2025 19: 42
      It is not clear how the authors of the material watched the video and read these comments if YouTube does not work in Russia.

      Through VPN, it is not prohibited. There is no YouTube for .... And respected people watch.
  3. Burtsev Vladimir Dmitrievich
    Burtsev Vladimir Dmitrievich
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    28 May 2025 17: 53
    Russia supplies Georgia with almost all food products at low prices, including wheat, sugar, and various manufactured goods. And who in the EU will sell all this to Georgia at bargain prices?! And where else will Georgia find such a huge market for its goods?! Georgia receives billions of dollars in income annually from Russian tourism to its country.
  4. vlad127490
    vlad127490
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    28 May 2025 18: 47
    There are no losers now. The topic of discussion is not relevant. YouTube is closed in the Russian Federation, you can't watch it. Everyone is waiting for the results of the SVO in Ukraine.
  5. Mongolor
    Mongolor
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    29 May 2025 14: 02
    Western thinking is a bit cuckoo: there are always problems and they - everything was fine and then so-and-so appeared and it became bad. But even they understand that relations with the Russian Federation are beneficial. True, the explanation is ridiculous. And they always consider themselves to be right, like that boss.
    And the Georgians simply became smarter and drew conclusions from the fate of Ukraine.
  6. Mongolor
    Mongolor
    +1
    29 May 2025 14: 04
    Because they are not so stupid as to register as enemies of their neighbor in the name of friendship (puppet dependence) of someone who is 1000 or more kilometers away. This is the base. - not quite 1000 kilometers away, it is not nearby and it is more difficult for it to interfere, therefore it is often friends with someone who is 1000 kilometers away to balance the influence of the neighbor. Forgetting that there should always be good relations with neighbors.
  7. Avtandil
    Avtandil
    0
    30 May 2025 19: 06
    Georgians have always been distinguished by their wisdom and businesslike spirit. Of course, Georgia is offended by Ossetia and Sukhum. But life did not end there, and although Russia offended (deservedly), Russians are not enemies to Georgians. Centuries of common history. I am sure that everything will be decided wisely and mutually.