“What Russia is doing is systematic colonization.” Opinion from Abkhazia

A new stage of Russia–Abkhazia cooperation is, in essence, a controlled integration of Abkhazia into the Russian Federation. This is how the Abkhaz media outlet Aiashara interprets several recent decisions made by the Kremlin regarding Abkhazian citizens.

• 27.07.2025

“The new Kremlin handler clearly isn’t happy with the Abkhaz authorities’ inaction” – Opinion

How is the new curator better than the previous one, and why should the Abkhazian authorities not relax?

• 19.07.2025

Why was the journalist’s lawsuit against Abkhazia’s security service moved behind closed doors? Opinion

Nizfa Arshba accuses the State Security Service of defamation and damaging her honor, dignity, and professional reputation.

• 19.07.2025

Opinion: Why Abkhaz foreign minister’s visit to Moscow is more than a mere formality

Journalist Inal Khashig on why Oleg Bartsyts’ visit to Moscow is more than a mere formality

• 18.06.2025

Constitutional Reform: A Project by the Public Chamber of Abkhazia | Tamaz Ketsba

Editor of Chegemskaya Pravda Inal Khashig discusses influences surrounding constitutional reform with Tamaz Ketsba, a member of the Public Chamber and expert of the Working Group on Constitutional Reform.

Inal Khashig

• 08.06.2025

Opinion: “Moscow and Tbilisi are discussing the resumption of railway operations, ignoring Abkhazia’s interests”

Inal Khashig: "For Moscow, Georgia is currently the most important hub for re-export. In this context, will Moscow look for an option acceptable to Abkhazia, or will it simply push through the decision it needs?"

• 29.05.2025

How is the new world order influencing our conflicts? | Interview with Beka Kobakhidze

Historian Beka Kobakhidze discusses ongoing geopolitical changes and how they affect the Caucasus region, especially the conflicts. What is Trump changing in the world, and what is Georgia's place therein?

Badri Belkania

• 27.05.2025

Kremlin’s renewed push for Abkhazia investment deal seen by opposition as interference

Kremlin pushes for Abkhazia investment deal again - the Abkhaz opposition sees this as interference in the republic’s internal affairs.

• 25.05.2025

The new government of Abkhazia and the old structure – prospects and risks | Interview with Leuan Lagulaa

Editor of 'Chegemskaya Pravda', Inal Khashig, spoke with Levan Lagulaa, editor-in-chief of 'Apsny Khabar', about the prospects of the new-old government.

Inal Khashig

• 16.05.2025