Most Georgian citizens consider the Russian Federation to be their country's main enemy, and this sentiment has increased compared to previous years, NewsGeorgia reports.
In a CRRC survey, 69% of respondents named Russia as Georgia's main enemy, compared to 66% in a similar study in 2021, 49% in 2019, 40% in 2017, and 35% in 2012.
Over the past 12 years, the proportion of those who believe that Georgia has no enemies has remained unchanged at 4%.
Currently, 4% of respondents see the USA as Georgia's enemy, while 2% see Turkey as such. In the 2012 survey, both countries were identified as enemies by 3%.
The responses to the question "Which country is currently Georgia's main friend?" were distributed as follows:
- USA – 24%
- Azerbaijan – 8%
- Ukraine – 7%
- Turkey – 4%
- Germany – 4%
- Armenia – 2%
- Russia – 2%
- France – 2%
- Israel – 1%
- China – 1%
- Others – 3%
The survey was conducted from April 16 to May 13 in all regions of Georgia, except the temporarily Russian-occupied territories, and included 1,509 people.
