NDI survey: 16% increase in people who believe Georgia should limit economic ties with Russia

The number of people in Georgia who believe the country should limit its economic ties with Russia has increased by 16 percent, a new survey published by the National Democratic Institute on Thursday shows. 

The NDI poll also revealed the European Union, the United States and Turkey were the top three most desired economic partners for the majority of Georgians following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The number of people believing the EU will improve the Georgian economy has increased to 62 percent following Russia's launch of its invasion of Ukraine in February, the same survey indicates. 

The poll also shows ruling party supporters and senior citizens being “more likely to approve not joining economic sanctions against Russia," NDI said. 

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The findings also reveal 81 percent of people believe the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine will negatively affect the economic well-being of their families, while 80 percent expect an economic decline in the country.

The survey was carried out by the NDI and the Georgian office of the Caucasus Research Resource Centers with a total of 2,036 complete interviews recorded between February 3-15, while 2,024 interviews were conducted between March 9-20.