Sokhumi, Tskhinvali, Moscow Digest – June 5-11, 2026 (opens original article in a new tab)

Abkhazia's political tensions escalate as opposition leader criticizes Russia and calls for dialogue with Georgia, while authorities defend their alliance with Moscow and reject UN resolutions.

• Abkhaz leader Kan Kvarchia criticizes Russia's jurisdiction over Abkhaz citizens and calls for dialogue with Tbilisi.
• De facto president Badra Gunba defends Russia as Abkhazia's key ally and rejects criticism of Russian official Sergey Kirienko.
• Abkhazia seeks international flights from Sokhumi but faces obstacles due to Georgia's ICAO restrictions.
• De facto foreign ministry criticizes UN resolution on refugees, denying ethnic cleansing and disputing Georgia's claims.