title: Russia will cement its presence in Abkhazia
abstract: Significance The Russian Navy has lost several warships and other vessels during its war with Ukraine; its main bases in Crimea are vulnerable. Seemingly this is prompting a reconfiguration of its Black Sea forces, with implications for Abkhazia, which is de facto independent of Georgia but is only recognised by Russia and a handful of other states. Impacts Russia’s relations with Georgia will remain strained despite the robust growth in trade between the two countries. The EU and China will con
journal: Emerald expert briefings