Abkhazia-Russia

Opinion: Kremlin sanctions against Abkhaz opposition may only strengthen resistance

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?

Social media claims high-ranking official involved in shooting of Russian tourist in Abkhazia

Russia labels Abkhaz journalist Inal Khashig foreign agent

This is unprecedented. The Russian Justice Ministry's ruling states that Khashig "engaged with foreign political figures."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Presidential elections in Abkhazia: Russia deports Turkish Abkhazians who tried to vote

Two days before the election, Turkey banned the opening of a polling station on its territory for the Abkhaz elections

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

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

Jemal Gamakharia: 'Sukhumi airport will be entirely Russian—EU and NATO must take notice'

Exiled Abkhaz leader warns that Sukhumi airport will serve both civilian and military purposes.

Abkhazia continues to discuss the presidential candidate's "unlawful" communications with the Kremlin

After his "Moscow tour," Badra Gunba was sarcastically dubbed the "self-proclaimed president" in Abkhazia

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

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

At the moment, Badra Gunba holds no official authority.

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

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

The Kremlin's new curator visited Abkhazia. What hopes or problems does this raise? Opinion

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

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

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