
Abkhazia
Putin signs decree simplifying process for Abkhazians and South Ossetians to become Russian citizens
The majority of Abkhazians and South Ossetians already have Russian citizenship.
The majority of Abkhazians and South Ossetians already have Russian citizenship.
The inaugural flight arrived from Moscow with much fanfare.
Gunba’s inauguration was attended by representatives of Russia, South Ossetia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Transnistria.
Earlier in March, Inal Khashig became the first Abkhazian journalist to be added to the registry.
There have been conflicting accounts of the incident.
In the days since the Kremlin-favoured candidate won, authorities have increasingly cracked down on political opponents.
The travel advisory had been in effect since November 2024, following the protests in Abkhazia that ousted former President Aslan Bzhaniya.