
Putin signs decree simplifying process for Abkhazians and South Ossetians to become Russian citizens
The majority of Abkhazians and South Ossetians already have Russian citizenship.
The majority of Abkhazians and South Ossetians already have Russian citizenship.
Russian President Vladimir Putin specifically congratulated the people of Georgia and Moldova as opposed to those countries’ heads of state.
Deputy Chief of Staff of Russia’s Presidential Administration, Sergei Kiriyenko, arrived in South Ossetia during Easter celebrations.
Even so, 13% considered Ukraine or President Volodymyr Zelenskyi personally responsible for the war, while another 17% were uncertain who to blame.
Sahiba Gafarova received the state decoration for ‘her services in strengthening Russian–Azerbaijani relations’.
Following the meeting, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia would begin providing Abkhazia with emergency energy assistance.
Two days after the plane crash, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev openly accused Russia of bringing down the Baku-Grozny flight.