Abkhazia
Abkhazian opposition figure wounded in shooting
Eshsou Kakaliya was hospitalised after the incident, which other members of the opposition claimed was politically motivated.
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Russia
South Ossetia and Abkhazia again top list of Russia’s ‘friendliest neighbours’
Georgia’s rating increased from 2024, while those of Armenia and Azerbaijan both dropped.
Armenia–Russia Relations
Russia to start ‘substantive negotiations’ with Armenia to restore railway sections
Overchuk also said efforts are ongoing to reopen transport routes across the Caucasus, including linking Russia and Georgia through Abkhazia.
Abkhazia–Russia Relations
Sochi court remands seven Abkhazians into pre-trial detention in absentia
The Sukhumi (Sukhum) City Court subsequently placed all seven under house arrest for two months.
Abkhazia
Russia stops issuing ID cards in Abkhazia following complaints
The practice of issuing Russian ID cards in Abkhazia began only in 2025.
Abkhazia
Abkhazia launches investigation after alleged police assault at traffic stop
One of the officers involved has already been suspended.
The Caucasus
What can the Caucasus expect in 2026? Our staff gives their takes
OC Media’s staff members have come together to share their predictions for this coming year.
