Russia expects the de facto Republic of Abkhazia to fulfill its obligations, including the establishment of legislative conditions to attract Russian investments. This statement was made by Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, on December 25.
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According to Zakharova, occupied Abkhazia remains one of Russia’s closest allies “due to close historical, political, economic, and socio-cultural ties.”
“Russia continues to assist Sokhumi in the areas of security, socio-economic development, and other important fields, in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in numerous legal agreements between our countries,” Maria Zakharova stated. She also noted that Russia had responded to the appeal of the so-called acting president of Abkhazia, Badra Gunba, and, “guided by humanitarian considerations,” began providing social electricity to Abkhazia on December 23.
“This step was taken considering the crisis situation in the republic’s energy sector, which is exacerbated, among other factors, by the deterioration of local networks and uncontrolled cryptocurrency mining.
At the same time, it is evident that allied relations require a balance of mutual obligations. We proceed from the assumption that Sukhumi will fulfill ‘their own part of the journey’ in accordance with the aforementioned bilateral agreements, including harmonizing legislation and creating the necessary conditions for Russian investments,” Zakharova said.
Moscow believes there is a demand within Abkhaz society to strengthen the alliance with Russia. Maria Zakharova expressed hope that the so-called early presidential elections scheduled for February 15 would result in the election of a leader who would continue close cooperation with Russia.
