Russia reportedly signs deal to create naval base in Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia ...31,706 views Oct 5, 2023 #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Russia

 

31,706 views Oct 5, 2023 #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Russia

Russia is creating naval base in a breakaway region of Georgia on the Black Sea coast. That's according to the separatist leader there, who spoke to Russian media. Moscow recognized Abkhazia as an independent state, after fighting a war with Georgia in 2008. The region's self-styled president says he's signed a deal with Russia for a permanent base. That's as Ukraine expands its attacks on Russian-controlled Crimea. Kyiv's targets last month included the Black Sea Fleet command headquarters in Sevastopol. Let's get more on this from Yulia Shapovalova who’s live in Moscow.