Sergei Bagapsh, President of Abkhazia has sent an appeal to Russia to recognize its independence and he also expect a similar request from South Ossetia. The appeal urges Russia to recognize Abkhazia as a sovereign and independent state, and sign a treaty of friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance.
More than 47,000 people gathered today on the central square to show support for the appeal. “It has become clear that Abkhazia will not live in the same state with Georgia,” parliament speaker Nugzar Ashuba told the rally.
Following the Georgia invasion of South Ossetia it has become clear that now it would be extremely difficult if not impossible for Georgia to retain its breakaway provinces.
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gm1
This is probably justified, as Ossetia has never been part of Georgia up to the moment Stalin decided. But, still, it so dangerous. that could bring a violent chain reaction. What about Chechnia? What about splitting Moldavia? What about civil war in Ukraine. No, I would not do that, would not give a triggering precedent on changing territorial integrity of the countries. At least, on the official level.