Some Bridges You Can’t Cross: The Russian-Abkhaz Border Dispute – OpEd

Given their reliance on Russia, Moscow is often seen as having undue influence in the de-facto states of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Transnistria. And while their survival may be contingent on Russian support, disputes often arise between the patron and the beneficiary.

Most recently, a dispute has emerged between Russia and...