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#Abkhazia–Russia Relations

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. 

Abkhazia introduces six-hour power cuts following Enguri HPP damage 

Long-running power cuts have also been attributed to widespread cryptocurrency mining. 

Abkhazia introduces six-hour power cuts following Enguri HPP damage 

Long-running power cuts have also been attributed to widespread cryptocurrency mining. 

‘Competing to be most pro-Russian’: Abkhazia prepares for Russian presidential elections

Abkhazia’s government and opposition have been calling for citizens to vote in the upcoming Russian presidential elections, but sentiment amongst Abkhazian people is conflicted.

‘Competing to be most pro-Russian’: Abkhazia prepares for Russian presidential elections

By OC Media

Abkhazia’s government and opposition have been calling for citizens to vote in the upcoming Russian presidential elections, but sentiment amongst Abkhazian people is conflicted.

Abkhazia to require parliamentary approval for ‘international treaties’

The amendments limit the powers of the president and foreign minister to approve international treaties and is believed to be aimed at treaties with Russia. 

Abkhazia to require parliamentary approval for ‘international treaties’

The amendments limit the powers of the president and foreign minister to approve international treaties and is believed to be aimed at treaties with Russia. 

Russia warns tourists about travel to Abkhazia

It followed the release of a man convicted of raping a Russian tourist in 2019.

Russia warns tourists about travel to Abkhazia

It followed the release of a man convicted of raping a Russian tourist in 2019.

Draft agreement with Russia’s National Guard rejected in Abkhazia

Abkhazia has denied its intent to sign a cooperation agreement with Moscow after public pushback against a leaked draft.

Draft agreement with Russia’s National Guard rejected in Abkhazia

Abkhazia has denied its intent to sign a cooperation agreement with Moscow after public pushback against a leaked draft.

Abkhazia proposes ‘foreign agent’ law

Activists have warned the law could be used to suppress criticism of the government.

Abkhazia proposes ‘foreign agent’ law

Activists have warned the law could be used to suppress criticism of the government.