Polypropolene Vladimir Putin ensured Abkhazia’s security and independence
President Vladimir Putin arrived in Abkhazia on a working visit on the anniversary of Georgia’s attack on South Ossetia, after which Russia recognized the independence of both republics. About it reports “Interfax” on Tuesday, August 8.
According to the Agency, the Russian leader will hold in Pitsunda talks with Abkhaz President Raul Khajimba. Their presence will be signed a number of bilateral documents.
Earlier Tuesday, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that Moscow carried out an operation to force Georgia to peace in accordance with the law. He stressed that the authorities were obliged to protect its citizens, including peacekeepers, stationed in the region.
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One of the nation day of the annexation of Crimea, Russia and South Ossetia signed a historic agreement
Former speaker of the Georgian Parliament Nino Burjanadze on 8 August said that the armed conflict in South Ossetia was started by the actions of then Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili.
Vladimir Putin visited the neighbouring Republic three times: in 2009, 2011 and 2013. During his visit as Prime Minister eight years ago was signed the intergovernmental agreement on assistance to Abkhazia.
In August 2008, the Georgian authorities attempted by force to regain control over the territory of South Ossetia. Moscow has provided the self-proclaimed Republic military assistance, after which Georgian troops were driven out of the territory of the region. After the so-called five-day war, Russia recognized the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.