An underlying theme throughout the press conference was Abkhazia’s dependence on external factors, primarily regarding interactions with Russia.
While Abkhazia has investment potential, structural vulnerabilities and a key dependence on Russia limit project realisations.
The effort to oust MP Kan Kvarchiya stemmed from a public dispute involving Russian political strategists apparently illegally working in Abkhazia.
RFE/RL has reported that the decision was pending approval from the EU’s foreign ministers.
Russian grants appears to be little more than PR exercises, while pressure continues to mount against Abkhazia’s opposition figures.
The Sukhumi (Sukhum) City Court subsequently placed all seven under house arrest for two months.
The practice of issuing Russian ID cards in Abkhazia began only in 2025.
