Russian Federation Policy Abkhazia Georgia
Nationalism within and among former Soviet states threatens the stability of the entire region, reducing hope for economic prosperity, and so the delegation of the Russian Federation hopes that diplomacy may finally end such upheaval. ... Currently the Russian Federation retains a policy that prefers the quiet collaboration of forces between these two nations rather than battles to decide autonomy or subjugation. As recently as January 27, 2003, Vladmir Putin met informally with CIS representatives to discuss enduring Chechen terrorist activities threatening stability in Georgia and negotiate Russian support for a treaty between Georgia and Abkhazia.