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New Government Official’s Visit to Abkhazia

2025 / 02 / 01

On January 31, the Deputy Head of the Russian Presidential Administration, Sergey Kiriyenko, visited occupied Abkhazia. Kiriyenko is an influential figure in the Russian government. Reportedly, he will oversee the occupied regions. Interestingly, Kiriyenko was born in Sokhumi in 1962.

The Container Terminal in Ochamchire

2025 / 01 / 26

In 2024, a significant infrastructure project commenced in the area surrounding the Ochamchire port. According to Oktay Khazirish, advisor to the de facto Minister of Economy, the construction of a container terminal at Ochamchire is nearing completion.

The “Foreign-Political” Activity of the Occupied Regions

2025 / 01 / 26

The "foreign policy" of the occupied regions is heavily reliant on Russia’s political, diplomatic, and logistical support. A formal agreement also establishes the legal framework for cooperation in foreign affairs between Moscow and the occupied regions. On October 3, 2023, the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, and the de facto Foreign Minister of Abkhazia, Inal Ardzinba, signed a “Plan of Consultations between the Diplomatic Agencies for 2024-2025.” A similar agreement was signed by Lavrov and Akhsar Jioev, the de facto Foreign Minister of the Tskhinvali region.

Supervisors in Russian Government: Main Changes in 2024

2025 / 01 / 26

In 2024, most of the officials overseeing the occupied regions within the Russian government retained their positions. Dmitry Kozak, the Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration, has supervised the direction of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region since 2020. Kozak, one of the most influential officials overseeing matters related to Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region, remains the central figure with whom the de facto leaders of both regions must coordinate and secure approval from for significant decisions.

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