RUSSIA IN FAVOR OF RE-ELECTIONS IN ABKHAZIA
By empty (12/1/2004 issue of the CACI Analyst)
The Russian authorities support the actions of incumbent Abkhaz president Vladislav Ardzinba aimed at stabilizing the political situation in Abkhazia, Gennady Bukayev, assistant to the Russian prime minister, told journalists on Wednesday. \"There is a legitimate president, Vladislav Ardzinba, in Abkhazia, the Russian authorities support his persistent efforts to stabilize the social and political situation in Abkhazia and his decision to organize re-elections in the republic,\" Bukayev said. He also said that, \"due to the escalation of tension in Abkhazia, the security at this sector of the Russian state border, including the sea sector, will be increased and railway communications between Moscow and Sukhumi will halt on December 2.Visit also
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