In the first half of December, it became known that the construction of a trade terminal in Gali, near the Enguri bridge, is nearing completion and is practically ready for operation.
Abkhaz opposition group raided an office, detained and beat three Russians political strategists accused of election meddling, then handed them to security services.
The European Court of Human Rights has concluded its examination of six lawsuits regarding property rights violations in Abkhazia, holding Russia fully responsible in all cases.
Historian Astamur Tania and journalist Inal Khashig: "If transport and energy routes need to be opened throughout the region, new contradictions are inevitable."
Syria is one of just five countries that currently recognise Abkhazia’s independence. When the government changed there in 2024, many expected that stance to shift - but it did not.