IRI survey: 73% of respodnents say Russia represents political threat to Georgia

According to the survey of the International Republican Institute, 23 % of respondents consider that Georgia should have only pro-European political course.

53% of respondents said Georgia’s course should be pro-western, though the country should maintain relations with Russia as well.

12 % of respondents say Georgia’s course should be pro-Russian, though the country should remain an ally of the West. 3 % support only pro-Russian course.

73% of respondents say Russia represents a political threat, while 57% of respondents believe that Russia represents an economic danger for the country. As for the strategic partnership, according to the survey, 42% named the EU as a strategic and important partner of Georgia, 33% – named the US, 29% – Azerbaijan, 28% – Ukraine.