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Abkhaz opposition leader freed in Russia after presidential appeal

Abkhazia-Russia

June 26, 2025

Adgur Ardzinba, who had been sentenced in Russia to 15 days of administrative detention, spent only three days in custody

Abkhaz opposition leader jailed for 15 days in Russia

Abkhazia-Russia

June 22, 2025

The official reason cited was driving a vehicle without a valid driver’s licence

Georgian priest arrested in Abkhazia - unofficial reports claim he “preached nationalist ideas”

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

June 17, 2025

It is also claimed that Father Pimen was serving without the blessing of the Abkhaz diocese — effectively, without a “licence”

North Ossetia uneasy and concerned over Ingushetia’s attempts to “befriend” Georgia

Russia

June 12, 2025

North Ossetia believes Georgia is trying to use Ingushetia as a foothold to expand its influence in the North Caucasus

Russian national detained in Abkhazia over alleged plot to bomb Sukhum airport

Abkhazia-Russia

June 12, 2025

He is accused of planning a car park explosion at the airport on the orders of Ukrainian intelligence

“Why don’t we have the right?” Who receives child benefits in Abkhazia — and what risks they face

Abkhazia-Russia

June 11, 2025

More than 50 women were involved in the fraudulent scheme

Opinion: Why Abkhaz foreign minister’s visit to Moscow is more than a mere formality

Abkhazia-Russia

June 10, 2025

Journalist Inal Khashig on why Oleg Bartsyts’ visit to Moscow is more than a mere formality

Moscow–Sukhumi train and around 20 others halted due to railway explosion

Russia

June 06, 2025

On 1 June, train derailments also occurred on the railway in Russia’s Bryansk and Kursk regions

"He made a laughing stock of us": Abkhaz opposition reacts to ex-president Aslan Bzhania’s visit to Adygea

Abkhazia

June 03, 2025

The opposition believes that Bzhania has no right whatsoever to represent Abkhazia anywhere.

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.

Attack, execution, and display: how tragedy in Chechnya turned into political message

Russia

April 15, 2025

“This is a pretext for repression and a reflection of the alarming practice of collective punishment that has become part of Chechnya’s political reality.”

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."

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