Vladimir Putin sent messages of congratulations to President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov and President of Abkhazia Alexander Ankvab on the fifth anniversary of Russia’s recognition of their sovereignty.

Vladimir Putin made a working visit to Abkhazia.

Vladimir Putin and Alexander Ankvab discussed cooperation between their two countries, as well as disaster relief efforts in Abkhazia.

Vladimir Putin and Alexander Ankvab discussed prospects for developing cooperation between Russia and Abkhazia.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to President of the Republic of Abkhazia Alexander Ankvab on his 60th birthday.

Vladimir Putin and Alexander Ankvab discussed bilateral cooperation issues.

Vladimir Putin and President of Abkhazia Alexander Ankvab visited the Adler checkpoint on the Psou River between Russia and Abkhazia.

On May 11, 2012 a meeting will be held in Sochi between Vladimir Putin and President of Abkhazia Alexander Ankvab, who will be in Russia on a working visit.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of Abkhazia Alexander Ankvab.

On the Russia-Abkhazia border, Dmitry Medvedev and Alexander Ankvab inspected the reconstructed Adler checkpoint and a new bridge for vehicles and pedestrians, which will open on January 25.

Talks between Dmitry Medvedev and President of Abkhazia Alexander Ankvab took place in the Kremlin.

In a telephone conversation, Dmitry Medvedev congratulated newly elected President of Abkhazia Alexander Ankvab on a resounding victory in the presidential election.