Abkhaz Ambassador Votes in Moscow Presidential Election
2025-02-16 // LuxePodium
Abkhazia's ambassador to Russia casts his vote in Moscow, expressing confidence in a future tied to Russia.
The Ambassador of Abkhazia to Russia, Alkhas Kvitsinia, participated in the presidential elections of the republic by casting his vote at a polling station in Moscow. Kvitsinia emphasized his belief in a prosperous future for Abkhazia, stating, "We all firmly believe, and I am absolutely confident, that our future will be bright... in friendship with Russia."
Among other notable figures who participated in the elections were Lasha Ashuba, the Chairman of the Parliament, Valery Bganba, the acting head of Abkhazia, and Oleg Bartsits, a presidential candidate. The elections saw five candidates vying for the presidency: Badra Gunba, Adgur Ardzinba, Robert Arshba, Oleg Bartsits, and Adgur Khurkhumal.
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