the election process 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.

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.

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.

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.

Acting Abkhaz leader asks Putin to shield republic from Russian media attacks

Abkhazia-Russia

January 29, 2025

According to Valery Bganba, Russian media are interfering in Abkhazia’s electoral process by dividing presidential candidates into "pro-Russian" and "anti-Russian" camps.

Leaders of presidential race in Abkhazia unite – rivals may follow suit

February 12, 2020

Who’s running for the presidential office in Abkhazia, what Moscow has to say about the matter – an election review