Putin Congratulates Abkhazia's Gunba on Independence Day, Signals Continued Alliance

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to Abkhazian President Badra Gunba on Victory and Independence Day, reaffirming the friendship and alliance between Russia and Abkhazia. The message emphasizes the resilience of the Abkhaz people and expresses confidence in strengthening bilateral relations. This signals continued Russian support for the breakaway region, which is internationally unrecognized but heavily reliant on Moscow, reinforcing the geopolitical status quo in the South Caucasus.