
The President of Russia congratulated Badru Gunba on Victory and Independence Day of Abkhazia
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the acting President of Abkhazia Badru Gunba on Victory and Independence Day, emphasizing the friendly and allied nature of relations between the countries.
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Relations between Russia and Abkhazia are of an allied nature and are maintained at the official level.
Russia's relations with Abkhazia are friendly and allied. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated this in his congratulations to his Abkhaz counterpart Badr Gunba on Victory and Independence Day.
“This glorious holiday is a symbol of the resilience, courage and unity of the people of Abkhazia, who defended their legitimate right to a free and peaceful life. Russian-Abkhaz relations are friendly and allied in nature,” the Russian leader emphasized.
Putin expressed hope for further strengthening of relations between the two neighboring countries. According to him, this is necessary to ensure regional stability and security.

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