Moscow’s recognition of Abkhazia as an independent state in the aftermath of the 2008 Russia-Georgia war fueled “long-time speculations about its alleged goals to absorb the disputed region ...

just like the story related to the recognition of Abkhazia's independence by Russia," the president said. Bzhania noted that "first of all, he is guided by the documents signed between Abkhazia ...

"We are working on that together with Russia and we hope that the process of Abkhazia’s independence recognition will continue. Our Foreign Ministry is engaged in this work," he pointed out.

but has little international recognition. Since the Georgian-Russian war of 2008, Moscow has recognised it as an independent state. Georgia says Abkhazia is occupied by Russia. Mr Bzhania said the ...