Security

Denis Cenusa: “Cyprus’s territorial issue wasn’t ‘existential’ for the EU, as its special relationship with Turkey played a role. For Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia, things may be different”
“On a formal level, such an attack could be regarded as an attack on Georgian territory, and Tbilisi should prioritize the well-being of local residents rather than Russia’s interests”
Abkhaz students in Russia face military enlistment, raising fears of deployment to Ukraine. Is there such a threat?
"Echo of Abkhazia" publishes an interview with public figure and former parliamentarian Leonid Chamagua, discussing how far Abkhaz politicians are concerned about the outcome of the elections, and how it might impact Abkhazia.
Salome Zourabichvili talked about conflicts in response to a JAMnews question on increasing Russian influence in Abkhazia.
Analysis by investigative journalism group Bellingcat shows multiple buildings and perimeter features under construction at the harbour.
In recent weeks Georgian and Abkhazian societies have been discussing information about a planned Russian naval base in Ochamchira.
The words of Abkhazian leader Aslan Bzhania about Russia's intention to build a new base for the Black Sea Fleet in Ochamchira are both an indirect recognition that Moscow has come to terms with the loss of Sevastopol as the main base of its naval forces in the Black Sea, and a new threat to Georgia.
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