presidential election in Abkhazia

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.

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

Opinion: What new president of Abkhazia failed to mention in his meeting with Putin

Abkhazia-Russia

March 07, 2025

Abkhaz blogger Dmitry Mushba believes the most important issues were overlooked during the meeting

What now? Postscript to presidential election in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

March 04, 2025

Public figure Akhra Bzhania refuses to recognize the results of the presidential election.

Amid scandals and gunfire, Kremlin-backed Badra Gunba becomes Abkhazia’s president

Presidential elections in Abkhazia

March 02, 2025

His opponent, opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba, secured 41.54% of the vote.

'Perhaps Russia simply doesn't want free and democratic Abkhazia?' — Opinion

Abkhazia-Russia

February 28, 2025

Public figure Akhra Bzhania is convinced that on 1 March, the citizens of Abkhazia will be choosing not just a president, but the republic’s historical path.

Kremlin defies norms to back one Abkhaz presidential candidate in snap presidential elections

Abkhazia-Russia

February 24, 2025

Moscow persistently treats Badra Gunba as an incumbent official, despite him not holding such a position.

‘Armenian question’ suddenly emerges amid elections in Abkhazia. Who is pressuring community and why?

Abkhazia

February 18, 2025

Armenian community leader says local Armenians faced pressure amid presidential elections

Foreign armed men and resignation of state security chief – new political crisis unfolds in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

February 18, 2025

Acting president Valery Bganba dismisses security chief Dmitry Kuchuberiya over election day irregularities

Abkhazia presidential election: Two finalists advance, no winner yet

Abkhazia

February 16, 2025

The second round, scheduled for March 1, will see the ruling party's candidate, Badra Gunba, face off against opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba.

Voting ends in Abkhazia’s snap presidential election

Abkhazia

February 15, 2025

Voting took place at 152 polling stations in Abkhazia and two stations in Russia.

Snap elections in Abkhazia - what are each candidate’s chances and challenges facing new president?

Politics in Abkhazia

February 14, 2025

Most experts believe that the first round will not produce a new president.

Final presidential debate held in Abkhazia ahead of snap election

Abkhazia

February 13, 2025

Anticipated clash between pro-government and opposition candidates did not occur.

Rebuilt Sukhum airport opens on test run, Kremlin’s favourite first to fly

Abkhazia-Russia

February 07, 2025

Moscow likely views Gunba’s role in the airport opening as a boost to his ratings, helping secure his win on February 15.

Kremlin hosts Abkhaz presidential candidate in move deemed illegal at home

Abkhazia-Russia

February 07, 2025

At the moment, Badra Gunba holds no official authority.

Ahead of Abkhazia’s election, Russian media paint opposition candidate as ‘Turkish agent’

Abkhazia-Russia

February 06, 2025

It appears to be an attempt to bolster his opponent—the pro-government candidate and Moscow’s preferred choice.

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