Russia News Net (Free subscription) | 23/09/2008
SUKHUMI, September 23 (RIA Novosti) - Abkhaz President Sergei Bagapsh confirmed Tuesday that two Russian military bases are to be stationed in the republic, recognized as an independent state by Mosco...
Ria Novosti (Free subscription) | 23/09/2008
Abkhaz President Sergei Bagapsh confirmed Tuesday that two Russian military bases are to be stationed in the republic, recognized as an independent state by Moscow on August 26.
IntelliBriefs (Free subscription) | 23/09/2008
19:35 | 23/ 09/ 2008 SUKHUMI, September 23 (RIA Novosti) - Abkhaz President Sergei Bagapsh confirmed Tuesday that two Russian military bases are to be stationed in the republic, recognized as an independent state by Moscow on August 26. He said the bases would be located in the towns of Gudauta and Ochamchira, in the west and east of the republic, respectively. Bagapsh said a military...
Ria Novosti (Free subscription) | 06/09/2008
"A big agreement on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance is almost ready, it consists of 32 articles, we have already drafted it. I think it will be signed in the days to come in Moscow," Sergei Bagapsh told a RIA Novosti press conference. "I think it will happen next week."
Ria Novosti (Free subscription) | 06/09/2008
"A big agreement on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance is almost ready, it consists of 32 articles, we have already drafted it. I think it will be signed in the days to come in Moscow," Sergei Bagapsh told a RIA Novosti press conference. "I think it will happen next week."
World Affairs Board (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
... of income. Echoing statements by Abkhazias central government, Ruslan Kishmaria, Abkhaz leader Sergei Bagapshs point man in Gali, stressed that no plans exist to force anybody to accept Abkhaz passports. But, Kishmaria added, it will be necessary for Gali residents to possess an Abkhaz passport in order to vote in regional and local elections. "For the time being, it is impossible...
France24 (Free subscription) | 27/08/2008
The leader of Georgia's breakaway region Abkhazia spoke to FRANCE 24's Sylvain Attal in an exclusive interview. Abkhazia, whose independence was recognized by Moscow on Monday, will not unite with Russia, Sergei Bagapsh said.
Eurasianet (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
... of income. Echoing statements by Abkhazia’s central government, Ruslan Kishmaria, Abkhaz leader Sergei Bagapsh’s point man in Gali, stressed that no plans exist to force anybody to accept Abkhaz passports. But, Kishmaria added, it will be necessary for Gali residents to possess an Abkhaz passport in order to vote in regional and local elections. "For the time being, it is impossible...
Russia News Net (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
... for the population to live well," said the message. Tears And JoyAbkhazia's separatist leader Sergei Bagapsh oversaw a parade on the capital's Victory Square, standing on the steps of the old parliament, gutted and empty since heavy fighting ruined the town in 1993."Georgia remains an aggressive neighbor ... I am convinced of one thing: it will long employ terrorism as the main instrument...
Ria Novosti (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
Speaking at a reception attended by delegations from Russia's neighboring southern regions, as well as Russian Foreign Ministry officials and lawmakers, Abkhazian leader Sergei Bagapsh said: "For the peoples of the Caucasus, Russia is the main guarantor of security and peace."
Russia News Net (Free subscription) | 28/09/2008
... development over the next few years thanks to this decision," says the Abkhazian foreign minister, Sergei Shamba. Already most of Abkhazia's trade is with Russia, and many of its citizens have Russian passports. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a friendship treaty with Abkhazian President Sergei Bagapsh on Sept. 17 that guarantees Russia will militarily defend Abkhazia...
Christian Science Monitor (Free subscription) | 28/09/2008
... development over the next few years thanks to this decision," says the Abkhazian foreign minister, Sergei Shamba. Already most of Abkhazia's trade is with Russia, and many of its citizens have Russian passports. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a friendship treaty with Abkhazian President Sergei Bagapsh on Sept. 17 that guarantees Russia will militarily defend Abkhazia...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 24/09/2008
Abkhazia to host two Russian military bases - Bagapsh23/09/2008 19:35 SUKHUMI, September 23 (RIA Novosti) - Abkhaz President Sergei Bagapsh confirmed Tuesday that two Russian military bases are to be stationed in the republic, recognized as an independent state by Moscow on August 26. He said the bases would be located in the towns of Gudauta and Ochamchira, in the west and east...
Russia News Net (Free subscription) | 17/09/2008
President Dmitri Medvedev of Russia, center, shaking hands with Sergei Bagapsh, left, of Abkhazia and Eduard Kokoity, right, of South Ossetia in Moscow on Wednesday.
Russia News Net (Free subscription) | 24/09/2008
The parliament of Georgia's breakaway republic of Abkhazia Wednesday approved the treaty on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance between the region and Russia, news agencies reported. The lawmakers unanimously passed the law on the ratification of the treaty, which was submitted by Abkhaz leader Sergei Bagapsh. "Today is a specific day. For the first time Abkhaz parliament raises...
