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#Abkhazia–Russia Relations

Explainer | How a controversial investments agreement led to the downfall of the Abkhazian president

Everything that has happened in Abkhazia, from a capital city blockaded to the resignation of President Aslan Bzhaniya.

Explainer | How a controversial investments agreement led to the downfall of the Abkhazian president

By OC Media

Everything that has happened in Abkhazia, from a capital city blockaded to the resignation of President Aslan Bzhaniya.

Abkhazia approves agreement on enforcing economic rulings with Russia

Parliament-accredited journalists were barred from attending the proceedings. 

Abkhazia approves agreement on enforcing economic rulings with Russia

Parliament-accredited journalists were barred from attending the proceedings. 

Russia demands removal of Shamil Basayev photo from Abkhazian museum

Basayev is considered a ‘Hero of Abkhazia’ for his role in the 1992–1993 War in Abkhazia.

Russia demands removal of Shamil Basayev photo from Abkhazian museum

Basayev is considered a ‘Hero of Abkhazia’ for his role in the 1992–1993 War in Abkhazia.

Russia cuts financial support to Abkhazia in ‘serious blow’ to relations

Russia’s financial aid to Abkhazia makes up a large proportion of Abkhazia’s budget.

Russia cuts financial support to Abkhazia in ‘serious blow’ to relations

Russia’s financial aid to Abkhazia makes up a large proportion of Abkhazia’s budget.

Russia ‘to halt support to Abkhazia’ until it complies with demands, leaked document suggests

The threat emerged in a leaked document purported to be the minutes of a meeting between President Bzhaniya and a top Russian official.

Russia ‘to halt support to Abkhazia’ until it complies with demands, leaked document suggests

The threat emerged in a leaked document purported to be the minutes of a meeting between President Bzhaniya and a top Russian official.

Abkhazia’s Shamba backtracks on plans for Russian naval base in Ochamchira

Abkhazia’s newly reappointed Foreign Minister appeared to contradict earlier claims by officials that Russia’s Black Sea Fleet would be permanently.

Abkhazia’s Shamba backtracks on plans for Russian naval base in Ochamchira

Abkhazia’s newly reappointed Foreign Minister appeared to contradict earlier claims by officials that Russia’s Black Sea Fleet would be permanently.

Abkhazian Parliament withdraws apartments bill following public anger

The legislation could have opened Abkhazia’s real estate market to Russian buyers.

Abkhazian Parliament withdraws apartments bill following public anger

The legislation could have opened Abkhazia’s real estate market to Russian buyers.

Tensions flare in Abkhazia as parliament pushes ahead with ‘pro-Russian’ law on apartments

The controversial legislation could open Abkhazia’s real estate market to Russian buyers.

Tensions flare in Abkhazia as parliament pushes ahead with ‘pro-Russian’ law on apartments

The controversial legislation could open Abkhazia’s real estate market to Russian buyers.

Apart-hotels bill passes first committee hearings in Abkhazia amidst protests 

Critics say that the law would be used to circumvent restrictions on property ownership by foreigners.

Apart-hotels bill passes first committee hearings in Abkhazia amidst protests 

Critics say that the law would be used to circumvent restrictions on property ownership by foreigners.

Fears in Abkhazia as Georgia grows closer to Russia

Politicians in both Abkhazia and Georgia appear to have hinted at the possibility of closer  relations. 

Fears in Abkhazia as Georgia grows closer to Russia

By OC Media

Politicians in both Abkhazia and Georgia appear to have hinted at the possibility of closer  relations.