
Abkhazia
Sukhumi’s airport becomes operational for the first time in 33 years
The inaugural flight arrived from Moscow with much fanfare.
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.
Following the meeting, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia would begin providing Abkhazia with emergency energy assistance.