Abkhazia government

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.

Opinion: Abkhaz authorities seek to create ‘systemic’ opposition

Politics in Abkhazia

June 22, 2026

Opposition activist Akhra Bzhania believes this is the real purpose behind the creation of the Consultative Council under the president.

Abkhazia’s president to hold regular consultations with opposition figures

Abkhazia

May 22, 2026

To that end, a Consultative Council of Political Forces has been created, with the stated aim of “uniting efforts for the future of the country”.

Abkhazia’s president reviews 2025: Economic growth, cash registers and a focus on youth

Abkhazia

May 18, 2026

One of the key topics was internal security. In particular, the discussion focused on kidnappings.

Opinion: ‘Ski resort construction in Abkhazia marks new wave of political turbulence’

Abkhazia

May 14, 2026

Sukhum-based blogger Kirill Bazilevsky is highly sceptical about the Abkhaz government’s plans to build a major ski resort in Abkhazia.

Boycott of new electricity meters in Abkhazia sparks calls to cut bureaucracy

Abkhazia

May 13, 2026

New electricity meters are currently being installed across Abkhazia, with social media users complaining that the devices are adding extra kilowatts to their bills.

Abkhazia plans major ski resort as environmental fears grow

Abkhazia

May 11, 2026

The project was developed jointly with Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development and includes 200km of ski slopes.

Foreigners to be banned from working as taxi drivers in Abkhazia, raising passenger concerns

Abkhazia

April 13, 2026

Local taxi drivers have ultimately succeeded in pushing Central Asian competitors out of the market

No opposition in Abkhazia’s new Public Chamber: what could it mean?

Abkhazia

April 03, 2026

According to the opposition outlet, when the next political crisis occurs, no member of the Public Chamber will be able to act as a mediator

‘Nothing specific’: Opposition media dissects Abkhaz president’s interview

Abkhazia

February 16, 2026

Badra Gunba on Abkhaz–Russian relations, rural development and dialogue with the opposition

Opinion: Why an Abkhaz passport loses out to a Russian one

Abkhazia-Russia

February 11, 2026

A Russian passport gives Abkhazians access to far more generous social payments and benefits.