Russia will cement its presence in Abkhazia

Russia is building an expanded naval base in Abkhazia, the breakaway Georgian region it has recognised since 2008

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  • Historic roots
  • Existing infrastructure
  • Motives behind the decision
  • Consequences
  • Wider context
  • Integration of Abkhazia
  • The continued impasse with Georgia

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