Caucasus. Abkhazia’s dilemma: no future without Russia

A presidential election took place in the breakaway Caucasian territory of Abkhazia on the 24 August 2014. Although its pro-Russian spirit was waning, it remained dependent on Russian military and financial support.

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ESO: Background information: Georgia Abkhazia: Leader 'flees' protesters in Sukhumi http://www.europeansources.info/record/georgia-abkhazia-leader-flees-protesters-in-sukhumi/

NATO: Newsroom: News, 25.08.14: Statement by NATO Secretary General on the so-called elections in Abkhazia, Georgia http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_112133.htm?selectedLocale=en

BBC News, 23.0.14: Abkhazia: The tiny republic rich in hypotheticals http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28910052

RIA Novosti, 24.08.14: Abkhazia Presidential Election Exceeds Threshold, Deemed Valid http://en.ria.ru/world/20140824/192297623/Turnout-In-Abkhazia-Presidential-Election-Exceeds-Threshold.html

RIA Novosti, 26.08.14: Abkhazia May Sign New Agreement With Russia by Year-End – President http://en.ria.ru/russia/20140826/192342842/Abkhazia-May-Sign-New-Agreement-With-Russia-by-Year-End.html

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