Russia has resumed direct flights with Tbilisi and scrapped visa requirements for Georgian nationals. Closer ties to Russia, however, are unpopular in Georgia. An overwhelming majority of Georgians support their country’s EU journey, and see Russia as a threat. It's unclear what the ruling party Georgian Dream has to gain from a rapprochement with Moscow. It may jeopardize its chance to remain in power, argues Alexander Atasuntsev in an commentary for Carnegie Politika.