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 scandal in Abkhazia over a document demanding that a Russian company be paid a penalty of over 200 million rubles for its involvement in the Sukhumi Airport reconstruction project is gaining momentum.
The main theme of the upcoming political season in Abkhazia will be Aslan Bzhania's relationship with Moscow. So what does the Kremlin really want from the Abkhaz leader?
