Abkhazia–Russia Relations
Abkhazian Cinema Fund head apologises for ‘provocative statements’ to Russian tourists
Aleksander Basariya’s public apology follows the firing of a Tourism Ministry employee for making similar comments in June.
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Abkhazian opposition leader Ardzinba arrested in Russia
Adgur Ardzinba was originally sentenced to 14 days administrative arrest before a court of appeals ruled to release him.
Abkhazia
Gunba says Moscow plans to build ‘technical support base’ for Russian Black Sea Fleet in Abkhazia
At the same time, Abkhazian President Badra Gunba said Russia is not planning on building a ‘naval base’ on the site.
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.
Abkhazia
Sukhumi’s airport becomes operational for the first time in 33 years
The inaugural flight arrived from Moscow with much fanfare.
Abkhazia
Badra Gunba inaugurated as president of Abkhazia
Gunba’s inauguration was attended by representatives of Russia, South Ossetia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Transnistria.
Abkhazia–Russia Relations
Russia adds two more Abkhazian journalists to foreign agents registry
Earlier in March, Inal Khashig became the first Abkhazian journalist to be added to the registry.
