Republic of Georgia alleges foreign disinfo campaign sought to scare off Russian tourists

Georgia's State Security Service is investigating a suspected disinformation campaign orchestrated from abroad and supported within Georgia, aimed at deterring Russian tourists and portraying the country as unsafe. The campaign involved fake social media posts alleging mistreatment of Russian visitors, including fabricated stories about contaminated food and abandonment. This follows a pattern of rhetoric from Georgia’s ruling party, echoing Kremlin narratives surrounding the 2008 war and current tensions with Ukraine.