Protesters stormed and seized control of Abkhazia’s parliament building on Friday, opposing a proposed investment agreement with Russia they claim threatens the breakaway region’s economic and security interests.
As a bit of context. Abkhazia is internationally recognized as part of Georgia, but since 1993 declared indpendent with strong Russian ties and not under control of the Tiblisi government. There have been multpile wars with Georgia involving Abkhazian troops with Russian support.
As a bit of context. Abkhazia is internationally recognized as part of Georgia, but since 1993 declared indpendent with strong Russian ties and not under control of the Tiblisi government. There have been multpile wars with Georgia involving Abkhazian troops with Russian support.