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The criticism from Abkhazia is rare, given its deep dependence on Russia. But a Russian media report about the “poisoning” of an opposition politician appears to have triggered Sukhumi.

Last year the candidate, Aslan Bzhania, claimed to have been poisoned by the then-president. Now he has fallen seriously ill again and his campaign says the vote can't go ahead without him.

In our monthly Russian business briefing: Uzbekistan dithers, Azerbaijan offers a backdoor to Europe, and the rocket that fell on Kazakhstan will not frustrate a new $1 billion test range.

The surprise resignation followed four days of protests and the intervention of two senior Russian officials.

Moscow, which heavily backs the de facto republic, called the events an “internal affair” of Abkhazia and appealed for talks between the government and opposition.

A Chinese delegation visited the breakaway region of Georgia for investment talks, eliciting diplomatic pushback in Georgia.

The incumbent, an ex-KGB agent with Vladimir Putin’s support, will face a veteran in a September 8 runoff.

Georgia said the plan would be illegal, while Abkhazian authorities tried to pre-empt criticism that it would deepen the territory’s dependence on Russia.

The current de facto leader of the territory denies the accusations that he was behind the alleged assassination attempt.

The largely unrecognized republic is using cultural events to attract new visitors.

From ancient gold mining to Soviet-era megadams to a contentious border, the Enguri River is witness to some of Georgia's most important history and politics.

The de facto authorities are trying to regulate currency mining so that it doesn’t break the territory’s rickety power system this winter.

The protesters used props and imagery to depict the devastations of the 2008 war and its continued impact on Georgia.

Abkhazian officials acknowledge, but downplay, the role Russia played in securing Syrian recognition of their independence

In retaliation, Georgia cut diplomatic ties with Syria.

Political disputes still continue to hinder efforts to formalize the trade, however, the International Crisis Group found.

Could an insect war be hatching in the Caucasus?

Under the ambitious plan, Tbilisi would work directly with locals in the breakaway regions.

Humanitarian aid is one of Georgia's last remaining tools to woo its prodigal Abkhazian citizens. So Tbilisi built a hospital near the breakaway region.

The singer put Gali authorities in a delicate spot after criticizing the separatist government.