Presidential elections in Abkhazia are scheduled for February 15. The parliament of the republic adopted this resolution today, January 28.
EADaily reported that on November 15, protesters in Sukhum took over a complex of government buildings and demanded the president’s resignation. The reason for the protests was an investment agreement with Russia; the opposition considered it detrimental to the sovereignty of Abkhazia. President Aslan Bzhania He was forced to retire early. The country is now led by a vice president. Badra Gunba. The opposition emphasizes that it seeks to strengthen relations with Russia and not disrupt investment projects.
Among the candidates for the presidency is Aslan Bzhania, leader of the Abkhaz People’s Movement. Adgur Ardzinbaformer permanent representative of the republic in Russia Oleg Bartsits.
