Abkhazia
Video: Abkhazia, the country that (almost) doesn't exist
To the outside world, it’s a country that does not exist. Or almost. Although Abkhazia seceded from Georgia and declared independence almost a quarter of a century ago, only a…
Irakli Alasania, Georgia’s Defence Minister
Five years after Georgia and Russia fought a brief war, the southern Caucasus nation is looking to reduce tensions with Moscow – even as Russian troops remain stationed on…
Breakaway Georgian region elects new president
Georgia’s breakaway province of Abkhazia, which is protected by Russia and recognised only by a handful of countries, has elected its current vice-president, Alexander Ankvab, to…
Russia deploys missiles in breakaway Abkhazia, military says
Russia has deployed anti-aircraft missiles in Georgia's breakaway pro-Russian region of Abkhazia, just days after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (left) made a visit to the…
Medvedev in surprise visit to Abkhazia on anniversary of 2008 war
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made an unannounced visit to Abkhazia, his first trip to the breakaway region since Moscow's 2008 incursion into Georgia. Moscow has recognised…
Clinton slams Russian 'occupation' of disputed enclaves on Georgia visit
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (right) called on Russia to end its "occupation" of the breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia after talks with President…
Separatist leader Bagapsh ‘re-elected’ in controversial poll
Separatist leader Sergei Bagapsh has won re-election in rebel Abkhazia in a vote considered illegitimate by most of the world but hailed by Russia, election officials said Sunday.
Breakaway Abkhazia region holds 'presidential' vote
Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia region held a "presidential" election Saturday viewed as illegitimate by most of the world but championed by Russia, the rebel region's main ally.