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.

In May 2019, compared to previous months, number of military exercises conducted on the occupied regions of Georgia has been decreased. However, in connection with Slavic Writing and Culture day and May 9, number of solemn events have been held in Sukhumi and Tskhinvali Region. You will be able to learn about important developments of May 2019, connected to the Kremlin’s policies in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region.

In April 2019, the Kremlin appointed new curator to Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region. In April several important delegations visited Tskhinvali Region, including delegation chaired by Rashid Nurgaliyev, Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. In Kremlin was also decided the issue of Tskhinvali Region financing for 2020-2022. In this article, you will be able to learn about important developments of April 2019, connected to the Kremlin’s policies in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region.

In March 2019, in Moscow, the President of the Russian Federation hosted de facto Leader of Tskhinvali Region. Important steps have been taken in terms of creation Joint Information-Coordination Center in Abkhazia under the Ministries of Internal Affairs and improvements achieved in Healthcare Sphere. In this article, you will be able to learn about important developments of March 2019, connected to the Kremlin’s policies in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region.

In February 2019, Russia discussed the issues regarding the currently on-going, as well as future investment programs for 2020-2021, with the representatives of the de facto governments of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region. Important steps were taken in terms of cooperation in the field of security as well. In this article, you will be able to learn about important developments of February 2019, connected to the Kremlin’s policies in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region.

The year 2019 started tragically for Russian citizens in Abkhazia. Three military servicemen from the Russian 7th military base died during military trainings and two Russian citizens died as a result of an attack by criminals. In this article, you can learn about the aforementioned and other important developments from January 2019 that are connected to Kremlin’s policies in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region.