Abkhazia

Opinion: 'Kremlin has absolutely no interest in Aslan Bzhania returning to Abkhazia’s government'

April 10, 2025

Journalist Inal Khashig believes that the new government will not include figures associated with Abkhazia’s chronic political crisis.

Abkhazia

Opinion: 'Kremlin now sets course for Abkhazia’s development'

Abkhazia

April 07, 2025

Inal Khashig: "Russia is trying to stabilise the situation in Abkhazia by removing figures who irritate the opposition from power"

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

Opinion: Why did Russian official call Georgian combatants of the Abkhazian war ‘neo-Nazis’?

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

April 03, 2025

A new term has emerged in Russian political vocabulary regarding the conflicts of the 1990s—Georgian "neo-Nazis." Why does Moscow need this?

Politics in Abkhazia

Badra Gunba officially takes office as Abkhazia's president. What stood out at the inauguration?

Politics in Abkhazia

April 02, 2025

Former prime minister Alexander Ankvab, seen as the new president’s “mentor,” did not attend the ceremony. His removal from power is believed to be a demand from Moscow

Resident of Abkhazia arrested in Russia for praising Shamil Basayev

Abkhazia-Russia

March 30, 2025

For Russia, Chechen Shamil Basayev is a terrorist, while for Abkhazia, he is a national hero

'This isn't anti-Russian sentiment yet, but sense that it's coming' – opinion from Abkhazia

Abkhazia-Russia

March 26, 2025

Tengiz Djopua: "What matters is that a crack has already formed in Russian-Abkhaz relations — and it is widening."

'Repression on outsourcing': why is Russia declaring Abkhazian journalists 'foreign agents'? Opinion

Abkhazia-Russia

March 23, 2025

Lawyer Said Gezerdava believes that this persecution was initiated by the authorities of Abkhazia

Russia declares two more Abkhaz journalists 'foreign agents'

Abkhazia-Russia

March 22, 2025

They are Izida Chania, editor of "Nuzhnaya Gazeta," and Nizfa Arshba, author of the Telegram channel "AIAHSARA." Earlier, Moscow declared Inal Khashig, editor of "Chegemskaya Pravda," a foreign agent

Entry rules for Abkhazians traveling to Russia

Abkhazians with dual citizenship will only be allowed to enter Russia with Russian passport

Abkhazia-Russia

March 21, 2025

From now on, Russia will treat holders of dual or multiple citizenships solely as its own nationals

Opinion: Kremlin sanctions against Abkhaz opposition may only strengthen resistance

Abkhazia-Russia

March 17, 2025

Marianna Kotova: "Resentment over injustice and being cast aside is the most powerful fuel."

Russian tourist shot in Abkhazia over bare torso – why are local authorities covering it up?

Abkhazia

March 17, 2025

Social media claims high-ranking official involved in shooting of Russian tourist in Abkhazia

Opposition media in Abkhazia accused of LGBT propaganda for not congratulating women on March 8

Abkhazia

March 11, 2025

According to pro-government Telegram channels, Western donors forbid "celebrating women in the traditional sense."

Russia labels Abkhaz journalist Inal Khashig foreign agent

Abkhazia-Russia

March 10, 2025

This is unprecedented. The Russian Justice Ministry's ruling states that Khashig "engaged with foreign political figures."

Opinion: What new president of Abkhazia failed to mention in his meeting with Putin

Abkhazia-Russia

March 07, 2025

Abkhaz blogger Dmitry Mushba believes the most important issues were overlooked during the meeting

What now? Postscript to presidential election in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

March 04, 2025

Public figure Akhra Bzhania refuses to recognize the results of the presidential election.

Poll: 82% believe both sides must acknowledge mistakes to improve Georgian-Abkhaz and Georgian-Ossetian relations

Georgia

March 04, 2025

A new study by the Caucasus Research Resource Center.

Amid scandals and gunfire, Kremlin-backed Badra Gunba becomes Abkhazia’s president

Presidential elections in Abkhazia

March 02, 2025

His opponent, opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba, secured 41.54% of the vote.

Presidential election in Abkhazia: How to avoid worsening the crisis?Astamur Tania and Inal Khashig

Abkhazia

February 28, 2025

How can escalation of the political situation in Abkhazia be avoided ahead of the election? Journalist Inal Khashig talks with historian Astamur Tania.

Russian interference in Abkhazia elections

'Perhaps Russia simply doesn't want free and democratic Abkhazia?' — Opinion

Abkhazia-Russia

February 28, 2025

Public figure Akhra Bzhania is convinced that on 1 March, the citizens of Abkhazia will be choosing not just a president, but the republic’s historical path.