Abkhazia is a region located in the South Caucasus, bordering Georgia to the east and the Black Sea to the west. It declared independence from Georgia in 1999, but this declaration has not been widely recognized internationally. Georgia considers Abkhazia to be an integral part of its territory, and the international community, including the United Nations, does not recognize Abkhazia as a sovereign state.
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Abkhazia sought independence from Georgia, leading to a conflict between Abkhaz forces and Georgian forces. The conflict escalated into a full-scale war in 1992-1993, resulting in thousands of casualties and a large number of internally displaced persons.
A ceasefire agreement was reached in 1994, and a peacekeeping force comprising Russian, Georgian, and Abkhaz troops was deployed to the region. Despite efforts to find a peaceful resolution, the issue remains unresolved, and Abkhazia continues to operate as a de facto independent entity with its own government, constitution, and military.
Russia is a significant player in the Abkhazia situation and has recognized Abkhazia's independence, although this recognition is not widely accepted by the international community. Most countries, including the United States and the European Union, consider Abkhazia to be part of Georgia's territory and support Georgia's territorial integrity.
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