Two Russian airlines receive permission to fly to Abkhazia
Rosaviatsia has authorized two Russian airlines, iFly and NordStar, to operate flights to Sukhum airport. Their planes will fly from Moscow and Krasnoyarsk.
Russia and Abkhazia
Ritsa tourist train's schedule for 2025 announced
The Ritsa train from Moscow to Abkhazia will make only one trip this year. Ticket sales have not yet begun - the tour is scheduled for October.
Branches of Russian bank to appear in Abkhazia
Premises in Sukhum have already been allocated for the bank
Sergei Kiriyenko promises timely payments for Abkhazian pensioners
The Russian authorities will ensure the timely transfer of pensions for Russian pensioners living in the country on a permanent basis
Wildfire season starts in Abkhazia
Rescuers urge residents of the country not to violate safety rules
Putin, elected president of Abkhazia meet in Kremlin
The Russian leader congratulated the new head of Abkhazia on his victory in the elections
Vladimir Putin to meet with new Abkhazian President in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting with Abkhazia's newly elected President Badra Gunba in the Kremlin today, Russian Presidential …
Mimosa deliveries from Abkhazia to Russia near record levels
Since the beginning of the year, more than 350 tons of Abkhaz mimosa have arrived in Russia. The 2025 blooming season began earlier than usual due to the warm weather.
Abkhazian CEC sums up presidential elections results
Badra Gunba, who was elected president of Abkhazia in the second round, won 54,954 votes, according to the final results approved by the Central Election …
Putin congratulates Gunba on election as Abkhazian President
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a congratulatory telegram to the elected President of Abkhazia Badra Gunba. "Please …
First Russian Lastochka train arrives in Sukhum
The first Lastochka train has arrived in Sukhum. The journey from Sochi took 3.5 hours. Earlier, it was announced that regular train service to Abkhazia would begin on May 1.
Russia sends second tranche for public sector salaries in Abkhazia
This money will be used, among other things, for the salaries of employees of the internal affairs agencies
Russia supports stability in Abkhazia - Peskov
Russia advocates a stable situation in Abkhazia and emphasizes the importance of completing the election process in accordance with the law, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "It is important for us …
Body of missing Russian found in Abkhazia
The body of a Russian tourist who went missing in the Ritsa Nature Reserve more than a week ago has been found in Abkhazia. The remains were found in a gorge.
Sergey Lavrov: Moscow is interested in further strengthening Russian-Abkhaz relations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov assessed the prospects for relations between Russia and Abkhazia during a meeting with Abkhaz politician Badra Gunba. He also expressed hope that the elections in the republic would be held within the constitutional framework.
Power shortages in Abkhazia worry Russia
Abkhazia may soon literally be left without electricity
Russia helps Abkhazia to cope with energy crisis
Russia has launched humanitarian supplies of electricity to Abkhazia, the republic’s Energy and Transport Ministry reported. "Humanitarian supplies of electricity from Russia began at 7:00 a.m. (4:00 a.m. GMT) …
Russia to provide emergency power to Abkhazia
Russia will start humanitarian supplies of electricity to Abkhazia from Monday, December 23. "In response to Abkhazia's appeal, the Russian leadership has once again extended a helping hand to us and is starting …
Russia will not leave Abkhazia in trouble, Peskov says
Abkhazia will not be left alone amid catastrophic shortage of electricity
Abkhazia asks Russia for electricity
Gunba regretfully noted that Abkhazia will not be able to cope with the problem on its own in the short term
