A delegation of energy experts from Russia visited Abkhazia in August 2020 to overcome the impeding energy crises. Russia is assisting Abkhazia’s medical system because of its limited resources to fight the new coronavirus. The First Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia paid a visit to Abkhazia to evaluate the current and planned socio-economic projects. This article provides an overview of these aforementioned main events that took place in connection with the Kremlin’s policy in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region in August 2020.

The de facto President of Abkhazia visited Moscow seeking Russian support to overcome the economic crisis in Abkhazia as a result of the new coronavirus pandemic. A surprise combat readiness check was carried out in the Southern Military District of the Russian Federation. Maneuvering exercises have been launched as part of large-scale exercises – Kavkaz-20. After a long break, a delegation of Russian government officials visited Abkhazia. This article provides an overview of these aforementioned main events that took place in connection with the Kremlin’s policy in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region in July 2020.

In June 2020, summer period military exercises have started at the Russian military bases in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region, de facto Leaders of the occupied regions met with the President of Russia in Moscow, „Russia Day“  and the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War was celebrated in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region. The article provides an overview of the major events that took place in June 2020 in connection with the Kremlin policy in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region.

In May 2020, due to the new Coronavirus pandemic, traffic between Russia and the occupied regions of Georgia was restricted. Nevertheless, the newly elected „president“ of Abkhazia paid a visit to Moscow. The pandemic has affected all areas. Instead of military exercises, military personnel were engaged in disinfection. Events related to May 9 were also modestly carried out to prevent the spread of the disease. The article provides an overview of the major events that took place in May 2020 in connection with the Kremlin policy in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region.

In April 2020, the new Coronavirus pandemic affected ongoing processes in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region. Due to the new Coronavirus spread threat, guests from Russia could not attend inauguration of the new „President“ of Abkhazia. Military exercises have not been suspended, however number of measures have been taken at the Russian military bases to fight the new Coronavirus. The article provides an overview of the major events that took place in April 2020 in connection with the Kremlin policy in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region.

Due to Coronavirus spread threat traffic between Russia and Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region has been suspended. For the same reason, „elections“ in Abkhazia were observed by Russian „embassy“ representatives only. De facto leader of the Tskhinvali Region, Anatoly Bibilov, met with the President of Russia. Curator to Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region Sergey Chebotarev has been appointed to a new position. The article provides an overview of the major events that took place in March 2020 in connection with the Kremlin policy in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region.

Staff changes at the Russian government towards Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region started early 2020 continued in February as well. Starting from February 1, Abkhazia receives electricity from Russia. Textbooks of Russian language and literature were handed over to schools in Gali district. Russia will help Abkhazia to fight the Conoravirus. The article provides an overview of the major events that took place in February 2020 in connection with the Kremlin policy in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region.

In January 2020, curators to Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region at the Russian Government and the Presidential Administration resigned. Rashid Nurgaliyev and Vladislav Surkov played key role in resolving political crisis in Abkhazia. In 2020, intensity of practical exercises at the 7th Russian military base in Abkhazia will be increased by 10%. The article provides an overview of the major events that took place in January 2020 in connection with the Kremlin's policy in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region.

In December 2019, winter training session started in the Russian Federation Southern Military District, including Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region. In 2020-2022, Russia will continue to finance investment programs in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region. As of 2019, in Abkhazia up to 50,000 people have received Russian health insurance policies. The first cruise ship from Russia docked in the port of Sokhumi. The article provides an overview of the major events that took place in December 2019 in connection with the Kremlin's policy in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region.

In November, 2019, number of military exercises in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region decreased. Deputy Minister of North Caucasus Affairs summarized Tskhinvali Region investment program implementation results for 2019. Significant portion of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region Budget for 2020 will be financed by Russia. Representation of the „Russkiy Mir“ Foundation will be opened in Tskhinvali. You will be able to learn about important developments of November 2019, connected to Kremlin’s policy in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region.

In October, 2019, armed forces of Russia and Abkhazia carried out joint exercises. Andrey Rudenko will curate directions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Russia. Integration process of Abkhazian and Russian payment systems completed. Events popularizing Russian language were held in both occupied regions of Georgia. You will be able to learn about important developments of October 2019, connected to Kremlin’s policy in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region.

September of 2019 was outstanding with the number and diversity of conducted military exercises in Abkhazia. Russia is equipping Abkhazia with modern arms. Curators from Russia checked the progress of Russia financed projects implementation in Tskhinvali Region. Russian MPs in Tskhinvali Region are studying so-called „Ossetians Genocide“. You will be able to learn about important developments of September 2019, connected to the Kremlin’s policies in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region.

In August 2019 President of Russia met de facto leader of Abkhazia. Russian MPs monitoring „elections“ in Abkhazia. Russia financing modernization of de facto armed forces of Abkhazia. You will be able to learn about important developments of August 2019, connected to the Kremlin’s policies in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region.

In July 2019, Vladislav Surkov visited Abkhazia after a long lapse. Security Services of Tskhinvali Region and Russia agreed on cooperation. Russian energy company „Rosneft“ is expanding its business in Tskhinvali. You will be able to learn about important developments of July 2019, connected to the Kremlin’s policies in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region.

In June 2019, compared to previous month, number of military exercises conducted in occupied regions of Georgia has been increased. Kremlin high-rank official visited Tskhinvali Region during illegitimate parliamentary elections. In addition to important visits from Russia, month of June was loaded with anniversary events in Tskhinvali and Sokhumi. You will be able to learn about important developments of June 2019, connected to the Kremlin’s policies in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region.