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Abkhazia revokes diplomatic passport previously issued to Russian crime boss

Abkhazia-Russia

April 29, 2025

Ruben Tatulyan received his Abkhaz diplomatic passport in 2020, thanks to his friendship with then-President Aslan Bzhania.

'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?

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: '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"

'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."

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."

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."

Russian Deputy FM: 'US and EU are openly punishing Georgia'

Georgia-Russia

February 11, 2025

Mikhail Galuzin: "Georgia was pushed into a reckless adventure to open a second front against Russia in Abkhazia and South Ossetia"

Abkhaz politicians stripped of Russian citizenship say they are punished for patriotism

Abkhazia-Russia

January 29, 2025

Kan Kvarchia and Levan Mikaa are among the most vocal opponents of bills and agreements that benefit the Kremlin but not Abkhazia.

‘Russian House’ sparks new tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Russia

January 28, 2025

Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Azerbaijani Ambassador over Baku TV report accusing 'Russian House' of espionage

The new Russian constitution: Putin for life, God, and the special role of Russian speakers. What does it all mean?

March 17, 2020

Lawyers say that the law has been sacrificed to ensure Putin’s lifelong rule