Abkhazia politics

Opinion: 'Social justice is key to Abkhazia’s survival'

Abkhazia

February 27, 2026

Economist Akhra Aristava reaches this conclusion while reflecting on Abkhazia’s chronic domestic political crisis.

‘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.

Opinion: What Abkhazia can learn from experience of Venezuela and Iran?

Abkhazia

January 14, 2026

Public figure Akhra Bzhania explains why such a scenario cannot happen in Abkhazia — at least for now.

New president, renovated old airport, and witch-hunt: three key events in Abkhazia in 2025

Abkhazia

January 09, 2026

In 2025, Abkhazia saw a change of president, the reopening of its airport, and the start—and, hopefully, the end—of a hunt for “anti-Russian forces.”

Opinion: 'Russia becomes involved in Abkhazia’s political process'

Abkhazia-Russia

December 08, 2025

Director and publicist Tengiz Dzhopua analyses Sergey Kirienko’s interview, Kremlin overseer of Abkhazia affairs