Putin congratulates Abkhazia's president on independence day

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Abkhazian President Badru Gunba on the Day of Recognition of the Republic's Independence.

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Vladimir Putin congratulated President Badra Gunchub of Abkhazia on the Day of Recognition of Independence.
The congratulatory message was conveyed through press secretary Dmitry Peskov.
Putin extended best wishes to all residents of Abkhazia.
Russia recognized Abkhazia's independence on August 26, 2008.
Abkhazia's independence was later recognized by Nicaragua, Venezuela, Syria, and other countries.
The event took place on August 26.
The date marks the anniversary of Russia's recognition of Abkhazian independence.

On the same day, Adam Kadyrov, assistant to the head of Chechnya, received a medal from the Ministry of Defense of Abkhazia titled 'For Combat Brotherhood'. — vm
Vyacheslav Gladkov, former governor of Belgorod Oblast, was appointed Russian ambassador to Sukhumi on June 26, and had expressed personal interest in the position. — vm
Gladkov was considered for other positions, including Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia. — vm
President Gunchub stated that Sukhumi and Moscow share strong bonds of friendship, alliance, and mutual trust. — vm
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev also congratulated Gunchub and highlighted the high level of bilateral relations. — kommersant
President Gunchub expressed gratitude to Russia's leadership for the 2008 decision to recognize Abkhazia's independence. — kommersant
Medvedev stated that after the 2008 events, Western countries should have learned that Russia should not be provoked into war. — vesti
The event was described as the 'Day of International Recognition of Independence' of Abkhazia. — tg_MID_Russia