Georgia sent a protest note to Russia via the Embassy in Switzerland. Georgia protests against the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Abkhazia on Sunday, News Georgia cites Georgian Foreign Minister Maya Panjikidze.
Putin met Abkhaz President Alexander Ankvab in Pitsunda. Abkhazia is marking the 5th anniversary of independence today.
Russia recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent states on August 26, 2008.
