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A section of the administrative boundry line between South Ossetia and Georgian Government controlled territory. Photo: Dominik Cagara/OC Media.

Abkhazia

Russia calls for ‘demarcation of Georgia–Abkhazia and Georgia–South Ossetia borders’

by OC Media

•3 min read

Russia has called for the borders between South Ossetia and Abkhazia and Georgian Government controlled territories to be delineated. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 62nd round of the international discussion on security and stability in the South Caucasus was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday that the process of ‘delimitation of the Georgian–Abkhazian and Georgian–South Ossetian state borders with their subsequent demarcation’ should be launched.

Abkhazia

Abkhazia slams ‘provocations’ from Georgia and Ukraine

by Marianna Kotova

•2 min read

Abkhazia’s Foreign Minister, Inal Ardzinba, has warned about ‘provocations’ aimed at Abkhazia from Georgia as well as those by Ukraine generally, in a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova. The minister began the conference in Sukhum (Sukhumi) on Friday by accusing Georgia of conducting a ‘hybrid information war’. Ardzinba said the ministry was developing ‘special software’ to analyse publications about Abkhazia in foreign and international media.

2008 August War

Opinion | Georgia should shake up its conflict policy, and recognise the Abkhazians and Ossetians as sides

by Paata Zakareishvili

•8 min read

More than 25 years have passed since the beginning of Georgia’s armed conflicts — more than enough time for Georgian society and the political elite to assess what happened and why. It’s important that we evaluate where our progress stands in solving these conflicts, and whether we, as a country, need to reevaluate our aims and revise our policy — whether the achieved result are acceptable or not and if not, what we can change. Even after 25 years, it’s clear that none of the parties in

Abkhazia

Georgia slams Russia for ‘being unconstructive’ at Geneva Talks

by OC Media

•5 min read

The latest round of the Geneva discussions have ended with mutual accusations. Despite hopes from Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Russia, the parties failed to agree on a joint oral statement on the non-use of force. Georgia criticised Russia for their ‘destructive approach’ towards the possible non-use of force agreement. Abkhazia accused the US of using ‘unacceptable wording’ in the agreement. According to the Georgian delegation, neither South Ossetia nor Russia ‘had anything to say’ ab

Abkhazia

Georgian PM under fire after call for ‘direct dialogue with Abkhazians and Ossetians’

by OC Media

•7 min read

The Georgian PM’s statement last Friday calling for ‘direct dialogue with the Abkhazians and the Ossetians’ and improving relations with Russia has come under fire from opposition parties. The EU’s Ambassador to Georgia said PM Giorgi Kvirikashvili’s statement ‘argues for sensible steps’ while Russia said it was ‘satisfied’ with the statement. On 12 March, Russia’s Foreign Ministry issued a short statement, saying they are ‘satisfied’ with the spirit of Georgian Prime Minister’s statement o

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Guram Macharashvili addressing the parliament on 12 December. Image: Parliament of Georgia

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Geneva Talks

Russia calls for ‘demarcation of Georgia–Abkhazia and Georgia–South Ossetia borders’

Abkhazia slams ‘provocations’ from Georgia and Ukraine

Opinion | Georgia should shake up its conflict policy, and recognise the Abkhazians and Ossetians as sides

Georgia slams Russia for ‘being unconstructive’ at Geneva Talks

Georgian PM under fire after call for ‘direct dialogue with Abkhazians and Ossetians’

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