Abkhazia

Georgia

Nauru withdraws recognition of occupied Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Georgia

July 31, 2026

Self-proclaimed Abkhaz foreign ministry says Nauru faced 'unprecedented pressure'

Georgia

Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with occupied Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Georgia

July 29, 2026

Georgia's foreign ministry said the move reflected respect for the principles of international law and that Tbilisi was ready to establish diplomatic relations with Nauru.

War in Ukraine

Opposition grows in Abkhazia over monument to citizens killed in Ukraine war

War in Ukraine

July 29, 2026

Opponents of the monument argue that, despite Abkhazia's strategic partnership with Russia, the republic is not at war with Ukraine

Abkhazia-Russia

Abkhazia to buy Russian electricity 'just in case' from August to November

Abkhazia-Russia

July 28, 2026

Previously, electricity imports took place only during the winter months, when water levels at the Inguri hydropower plant fell

Historic home of Abkhaz literary patriarch Dmitry Gulia destroyed in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

July 23, 2026

Public outcry forced the Abkhaz authorities to admit that "a mistake had been made" and insist there was no threat of the land being seized.

Opinion: Can Abkhazia agree on its relationship with Russia?

Abkhazia-Russia

July 20, 2026

Blogger Akhra Bzhania raised the issue in the context of a meeting between the leaders of political organisations and Russia's new ambassador.

EU ready to work with Syria to revoke recognition of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region - Lithuania

Abkhazia

July 20, 2026

The EU had earlier described the first session of Syria's People's Assembly as a step forward in the country's political transition.

Abkhazia debates whether MPs should be required to speak Abkhaz as president struggles to win support

Abkhazia

July 17, 2026

The president has proposed delaying the implementation of the mandatory Abkhaz language requirement for parliamentary candidates who are not ethnic Abkhaz.

Abkhazia's education ministry accuses political party of interfering in its work

Abkhazia

July 15, 2026

The ministry criticised the United Abkhazia party for holding the presentation of a new Abkhaz language textbook at its headquarters.

If things stay as they are, recovering Abkhazia will require a deal with Russia that comes at a heavy price. Opinion from Tbilisi

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

July 14, 2026

Tornike Sharashenidze: First and foremost, both sides must acknowledge their mistakes and crimes. After this step, all other processes will proceed more easily.

Abkhazia president says not all MPs need to speak Abkhaz

Politics in Abkhazia

July 13, 2026

The proposal specifically concerns parliamentary candidates who are not ethnic Abkhaz.

Abkhazia reopens Dioskuri embankment after major renovation – video

Traveling the Caucasus

July 09, 2026

The renovation was carried out with Russian support, and the project received backing from more than 12,000 residents in a public vote in Abkhazia.

Abkhaz diaspora in Turkey calls for recognition of Abkhazia's independence – or at least Abkhaz passports

Abkhazia

July 09, 2026

A campaign urging the Turkish government to review its policy towards Abkhazia is gaining momentum in Turkey.

Abkhaz expert: ‘Mutual recognition of each other’s agency crucial for Georgia-Abkhazia dialogue’ – video discussion

Abkhazia

July 08, 2026

Astamur Tania and Inal Khashig: Abkhaz language crisis; Georgia’s “When I return to Abkhazia” school contest; Russia’s role in South Ossetia’s presidential resignation

33-year-old murder solved in Abkhazia, suspect to face trial in Russia

Abkhazia

July 03, 2026

According to investigators, in 1993 Russian citizen Svetlana Zhdanova shot dead two local residents with an assault rifle in Pitsunda.

“Circling above ‘Annexation Airport'”: Georgian expert says Russia adopted new regional strategy

Georgia

July 02, 2026

Paata Zakareishvili: "Tbilisi can offer Abkhazia and Tskhinvali something Russia never can: not rigid control, but a long-term relationship based on respect for their human and political reality"

Russia renews call for Georgia to sign non-use of force agreement at Geneva talks

Georgia-Russia

July 02, 2026

Moscow argues that such an agreement has become more necessary amid deepening cooperation between NATO and Georgia.

Russian airline drops Sochi flights in favour of Abkhazia

Abkhazia-Russia

June 30, 2026

The most likely reason is the recent increase in Ukrainian drone attacks on Sochi

Georgian civil society statement: "Russia has begun annexing the occupied territories"

Georgia-Russia

June 28, 2026

The 56 signatories of the open letter say Russia's actions pose a threat to Georgia's sovereignty and regional stability

Opinion: 'Abkhazia has no plans to join Russia'

Abkhazia-Russia

June 26, 2026

Public figure Akhra Bzhania explains the key difference between Abkhazia's and South Ossetia's positions.

'Boost for Abkhaz-Russian relations': Abkhaz reaction to Russia's new ambassador

Abkhazia-Russia

June 24, 2026

Vyacheslav Gladkov is widely seen as a protégé of Sergei Kiriyenko, the Kremlin official responsible for overseeing policy towards Abkhazia

'Real Abkhaz' and 'resettled Apsuas': Ingorokva theory does not define Georgian historiography. Opinion from Tbilisi

Abkhazia

June 23, 2026

Malkhaz Toria: "Georgian and Abkhaz views of history mirror competing nationalisms. Both sides see Abkhazia as exclusively their own. Dialogue is needed—not to change minds, but to foster deep mutual understanding"

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