We need a very clear statement from the Georgian government where they stand - with the EU and Ukraine or clandestinely with the Putin regime, MEP Michael Gahler writes on Twitter in response to the information spread by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.

"I still hope they are with us. I hope the claimed accusation to bypass the sanctions is wrong," MEP added.

According to the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, Russia is creating channels for smuggling military and other products under sanctions, which will pass through the territory of Georgia with the consent of the Government. Ukrainian media reports about this based on the information spread by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.

"Due to the introduction of international sanctions, the Russian Federation has lost the ability to supply a large range of military, dual-use and civilian goods. Bypassing the sanctions, Russian agents are setting up smuggling channels that run, among others, through Georgia. At the same time, the representatives of the Georgian special services were instructed by the political leadership not to interfere in the activities of smugglers," said the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.

According to the intelligence service, another source of military supplies to the Russian Federation is known to be the East Asian channel.

The Ukrainian intelligence service also says that the possibility of resuming air traffic between the Russian Federation and Georgia is currently being considered.