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#Abkhazia–Russia Relations

‘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.

Abkhazians decry ‘petrol monopoly’ amidst ongoing fuel shortage

Abkhazia is facing the risk of a fuel shortage crisis after Moscow reportedly granted a state-owned oil company exclusive rights to export fuel to Abkhazia.

Abkhazians decry ‘petrol monopoly’ amidst ongoing fuel shortage

Abkhazia is facing the risk of a fuel shortage crisis after Moscow reportedly granted a state-owned oil company exclusive rights to export fuel to Abkhazia.

New opposition bloc launches in Abkhazia after controversial Russia deal

The leaders of a new opposition bloc have called on opponents of the transfer of the Pitsunda dacha to Russia to fight to ‘preserve Abkhazia’s sovereignty’.

New opposition bloc launches in Abkhazia after controversial Russia deal

The leaders of a new opposition bloc have called on opponents of the transfer of the Pitsunda dacha to Russia to fight to ‘preserve Abkhazia’s sovereignty’.

Abkhazia approves transfer of Pitsunda dacha to Russia

Abkhazia’s parliament has ratified a deal transfering the Pitsunda (Bichvinta) dacha to Russia’s Federal Protective Service for 49 years.

Abkhazia approves transfer of Pitsunda dacha to Russia

Abkhazia’s parliament has ratified a deal transfering the Pitsunda (Bichvinta) dacha to Russia’s Federal Protective Service for 49 years.

Son of Russian security official revealed as Sukhumi Airport investor

The deal has raised fears it could trap Abkhazia in debt and lead to a loss of sovereignty.

Son of Russian security official revealed as Sukhumi Airport investor

The deal has raised fears it could trap Abkhazia in debt and lead to a loss of sovereignty.

Abkhazia approves private Russian investor to fund reconstruction of Sukhumi airport

Abkhazian MPs have voted to ratify an agreement between Russia and Abkhazia allowing a private Russian investor to fund the reconstruction of the Sukhumi (Sukhum) international airport.

Abkhazia approves private Russian investor to fund reconstruction of Sukhumi airport

Abkhazian MPs have voted to ratify an agreement between Russia and Abkhazia allowing a private Russian investor to fund the reconstruction of the Sukhumi (Sukhum) international airport.