AbkhaziaPutin signs decree simplifying process for Abkhazians and South Ossetians to become Russian citizensby Nate Ostiller•2 min readThe majority of Abkhazians and South Ossetians already have Russian citizenship.
AbkhaziaSukhumi’s airport becomes operational for the first time in 33 yearsby OC Media•3 min readThe inaugural flight arrived from Moscow with much fanfare.
AbkhaziaAbkhazian opposition leader Ardzinba detained at Russian borderby OC Media•4 min readThe move was seen by Abkhazian opposition figures as being politically motivated.
Georgia–Russia RelationsRussia ready to restore relations with Georgia, while still recognising Abkhazia and South Ossetiaby OC Media•5 min readGeorgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili had vowed to ‘apologise’ to South Ossetia over the former ruling UNM party’s role in the August 2008 War.
2.Armenia–Azerbaijan ConflictAzerbaijan’s Caucasus Religious Council appoints representative to Yerevan
AzerbaijanGeorgia rejects asylum request from family of detained Azerbaijani activistby Aytan Farhadova•2 min read
1adatRussian authorities charge Yangulbaev’s detained mother with assaulting prison guardby Elizaveta Chukharova•3 min read
Bidzina IvanishviliGeorgian Dream satellite party People’s Power will exit majority to create ‘healthy opposition’by Shota Kincha•3 min read