Syria has recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Georgia has reacted by breaking its relations with that country. Ten years after Russia’s decision to recognize the two republics, Syria’s step has refreshed the agenda of the late 2000s. In 2008-2009, after the war in South

Syria has seen a reliable partner in the face of Abkhazia, Abkhaz Foreign Minister Daur Kove has announced at a news conference in Sukhum on recognition of the sovereignty of the republic by Syria. According to him, the process of alignment with Syria started as early as in 2011, when a civil war

The US ExxonMobil has continued seeking opportunities to participate in Russian projects while Russia is still under sanctions, vice president of the company Alex Volkov has said, Bloomberg reports. Previously, the oil-and-gas company decided to limit its activities in projects that were put under

Ukraine has increased consumption of coal by 25.5% in April comparing to April 2017, up to 3.533mn tons, the State Statistics Service reports. Comparing to March 2018, the coal consumption, on the contrary, decreased by 12.6%, Strana.ua informs. This March comparing to March 2017, the consumption

South Ossetia and Syria have announced mutual recognition and establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, a statement of the South Ossetian foreign ministry says. EADaily reported earlier that today, on May 29, Syria recognized sovereignty of Abkhazia. This year, it will be ten