Astamur Tania and Inal Khashig: Abkhaz language crisis; Georgia’s “When I return to Abkhazia” school contest; Russia’s role in South Ossetia’s presidential resignation
Inal Khashig and political analyst Astamur Tania discuss the sharp increase in aggressive rhetoric regarding Abkhazia within the Georgian segment of social networks.
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"
“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”
Movement across the dividing line on Enguri remains possible but conditional and unpredictable, impacting family life, economic livelihoods, and access to social 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.
"The situation is complicated: if Abkhazia owes nothing to Russia, then so does Russia" - Abkhazia will transfer Russia a state dacha and 182 hectares in Pitsunda, sparking outrage in society
"The growing role of Russia in the South Caucasus and the decline of the influence of the West is a particularly dangerous process for pro-Western Georgia"
Inal Khashig and Astamur Tania discuss January arrests of the opposition members in Abkhazia and whether such repressions can help stabilize the situation and prevent the storming of the presidential palace?
