Georgian-Abkhaz context

Economist Akhra Aristava discusses the economic situation in Abkhazia against the background of the global crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.

Abkhazia has declared its intention to remove all restrictions on transport of goods over the border with Georgia along the Ingur River

"The situation is complicated: if Abkhazia owes nothing to Russia, then so does Russia" - Abkhazia will transfer Russia a state dacha and 182 hectares in Pitsunda, sparking outrage in society

"The growing role of Russia in the South Caucasus and the decline of the influence of the West is a particularly dangerous process for pro-Western Georgia"

How conflict affects the economy in Georgian and Abkhaz societies, and how can both benefit from reopening of economic borders and meaningful cooperation