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An attempt on the life of Abkhazia

February 24, 2012 Sergei Markedonov
Abkhazia wants to be seen as a viable country, but until it confronts its serious crime problem, more international recognition is unlikely

Who is behind the attempt to kill the Abkhazian president?

February 22, 2012 Russia Beyond the Headlines, Combined report
An attempt to assassinate President of Republic of Abkhazia Aleksandr Ankvab turned into the political scandal. Georgian pundits relate the incident to FSB's behind-the-scene activity

Red Line: Russia in the WTO, Libya recap, Bashar Assad

November 11, 2011 Dmitry Polikarpov, Ekaterina Kudashkina, Sergei Strokan, Voice of Russia
Each week, Voice of Russia hosts Red Line, a discussion about global events as seen from Moscow. In this edition: Russia seems to finally have an agreement on WTO accession, a recap of the situation in Libya, and Bashar Assad

Georgia agrees: Russia can join the WTO

October 28, 2011 Combined reports
After 18 years, Russia may finally enter the World Trade Organization

Hobson’s choice

September 8, 2011 Konstantin von Eggert
"I came to the realization that my country, Russia, is for all intents and purposes at war with its neighbor for the first time since the World War II era"

Red Line: Syria, Abkhaz elections and Anna Hazare

September 7, 2011 Sergei Strokan, Ekaterina Kudashkina, Mira Salganik, Voice of Russia
Each week, Voice of Russia hosts Red Line, a discussion about global events as seen from Moscow. In this edition: Syria, Abkhazia and Anna Hazare

Abkhaz elections show the republic will continue to rely on Russia

September 6, 2011 Pavel Nikulin
In Abkhazia, voters choose their leaders based on personal backgrounds rather than political beliefs

Abkhazia’s extraordinary elections noteworthy for being ordinary

September 2, 2011 Sergei Markedonov
But will a smooth vote help the republic gain international recognition?

South Ossetia cannot merge with Russia yet

August 5, 2011 Russia Today TV Channel
President Dmitry Medvedev has discussed the 2008 war in South Ossetia in a joint interview with RT, Echo Moskvy and the First Caucasus Television station

Abkhazia after Bagapsh

June 14, 2011 Sergei Markedonov
Will the republic find someone with the authority to carry on what the second president began?

“We have to say we are Abkhazians, so we do”

April 14, 2011 Francisco Martinez
In addition to a lack of official recognition, Abkhazia faces challenges ranging from ethnic tensions to lack of investment.

Bricks and Tanks: Russia Rebuilds Abkhazia's Ruins

September 22, 2010 Anna Nemtsova, Special to Russia Now
International: A rebel republic rebuilds after years of decay and conflict

A new status quo in the Caucasus

August 5, 2010 Sergei Markedonov, Special to Russia Now
Two years after the Russia-Georgia conflict, repercussions have spread beyond the borders of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

Nikolai Zlobin on Abkhazia

January 12, 2010 Evelyn Iritani
Nikolai Zlobin gives his views on Abkhaz independence

In Abkhazia, a milestone brings new challenges

December 22, 2009 Sergei Markedonov, Special to Russia Now
Recent elections in Abkhazia showed the country's democratic progress, but reelected president Sergei Bagapsh faces new challenges as the country matures.

Abkhazia looks to join Belarus-Russia alliance

September 11, 2008 Russia Today
President Sergey Bagapsh, of the newly independent republic of Abkhazia, has announced it will apply to join the Union of Russia and Belarus.

South Ossetia and Abkhazia mark first step to sovereignty

August 27, 2008 Russia Today

Kosovo refuses to back sovereignty for South Ossetia, Abkhazia

August 27, 2008 RIA Novosti

Russia recognizes Georgia's breakaway republics

August 26, 2008 RIA Novosti