Abkhazia

'Georgia is once again heading towards confrontation' - interview with Abkhaz envoy to Russia

Abkhazia

April 25, 2025

Will Abkhazia adopt a foreign agents law and host another Russian military base?

Zurab Tsereteli’s futuristic bus stops in Abkhazia. Photo

Abkhazia

April 23, 2025

The resort complex in Pitsunda was his first project as a monumental artist, and the nine bus stops are regarded by experts as some of the finest examples of the genre.

Abkhaz opposition believes that pressure it faces from Kremlin was initiated from within Abkhazia

Abkhazia-Russia

April 22, 2025

Abkhaz opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba was detained for several hours by Russian border guards.

Opinion: 'Flights from Russia to Abkhazia boost legitimacy of Abkhazia’s separatist government'

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

April 17, 2025

Political analyst Valeri Chechelashvili: “Georgia has leverage over Russia to block these flights”

Russia resumes direct flights to Abkhazia

Air travel between Russia and Abkhazia to begin on 3 May

Abkhazia-Russia

April 16, 2025

Since the Georgian-Abkhaz war, the Sukhum airport has had its licence revoked by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Finalists of young leaders’ competition appointed to new Abkhazian government

Abkhazia

April 15, 2025

The “Team Abkhazia” competition was initiated by President Badr Gunba during his election campaign.

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

Abkhazia-Russia

April 10, 2025

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

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"

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?

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."

'Georgia is once again heading towards confrontation' - interview with Abkhaz envoy to Russia

Zurab Tsereteli’s futuristic bus stops in Abkhazia. Photo

Abkhaz opposition believes that pressure it faces from Kremlin was initiated from within Abkhazia

Opinion: 'Flights from Russia to Abkhazia boost legitimacy of Abkhazia’s separatist government'

Air travel between Russia and Abkhazia to begin on 3 May

Finalists of young leaders’ competition appointed to new Abkhazian government

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

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

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

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

Resident of Abkhazia arrested in Russia for praising Shamil Basayev

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

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

Russia declares two more Abkhaz journalists 'foreign agents'

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

Opinion: Kremlin sanctions against Abkhaz opposition may only strengthen resistance

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

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

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