Vano Abramashvili: I think that we can talk with the Abkhaz even under the conditions of occupation. This simply requires political will and the correct formats.
Tornike Sharashenidze: First and foremost, both sides must acknowledge their mistakes and crimes. After this step, all other processes will proceed more easily.
Malkhaz Toria: "Georgian and Abkhaz views of history mirror competing nationalisms. Both sides see Abkhazia as exclusively their own. Dialogue is needed—not to change minds, but to foster deep mutual understanding"
Movement across the dividing line on Enguri remains possible but conditional and unpredictable, impacting family life, economic livelihoods, and access to social services.
The Abkhaz opposition leader on political disagreements as the main threat to security; on the upcoming parliamentary elections; and on how to convince Georgia to abandon its illusions and recognize Abkhazia as a state.
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”
Ilia II wanted the Church to play a more significant role in the peace processes. The Patriarch was ready and interested. He often said, "Abkhazia is my pain, my love"
Vano Abramashvili: I think that we can talk with the Abkhaz even under the conditions of occupation. This simply requires political will and the correct formats.
Movement across the dividing line on Enguri remains possible but conditional and unpredictable, impacting family life, economic livelihoods, and access to social services.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Abkhazia called the survey illegal, while the campaign teams of other presidential candidates denounced it as an attempt to manipulate public opinion.
Abkhazian experts Astamur Tania and Inal Khashig discuss the ongoing Abkhazian political crisis, which has been exacerbated by energy problems and tension in relations with Russia.
