Russia reportedly signs deal to create naval base in Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia

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.

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[oleglishchenko]

Abkhazia is a Russian -occupied part of Georgia. There is no "separatists"

[kingdomgateway]

Talk about Georgia and leave Crimea alone. That's why I don't like your channel because you confuse facts. If Russia is opening a new base in Georgia, that means Russia already considers Ukraine a done deal and is ready to open a new front if NATO wants to back Georgia.

[smithrookie]

hope soon Russia to build naval base on Cuba VIVA la

[froodtube]

Russia signs a deal with itself to create a naval base in a region of Georgia it is currently illegally occupying... Sounds familiar. What could go wrong?

[mungucitimothy]

With NATO expansion, I see no reason why Russia should not expand it's influence.

[lucid]

And on this way they can’t enter NATO. The best move what they can make

[IrtNade]

Russia can do this no matter how we oppose it.
Its pointless to resist.

[Sonny]

Never provoke a sleeping giant, people

[lordfedjoe]

This means, Russia has no Plan of taking Odessa

[SUBASHKUMAR-wzzx]

Next NATO should create new base in this country

[luisrivera]

It will just be blown up routinely, ' as they try to build it!

[jankauffmann]

And which warships will they park there, the Russians Black Sea fleet is getting smaller and smaller by the day😂😂😂

[andybarr]

It will be interesting when NATO ends up expanding to Georgia

[nickfontano]

What's a matter, Moscow? Crimea not looking too secure

[SimeonTurney-ti]

Georgia needs to take back it Land now

[svetlanakwaw-quaidoo]

I have been in Abkhazia before, in Suhumi .It is absolutely beautiful country with beautiful nature and Black Sea resorts. And absolutely beautiful and friendly people. And wonderful cousin. Happy, they are friends of Russia. So one day we all have long lasting peace...

[chalmerscharitycrouse]

Comment 208: So THIS is the "sanctuary?"

Of course it is.

3:46 pm CST
Oct. 5, 2023
President Charity Colleen Crouse

Not Mariupol, but Bakhmut, correct?

[hhvictor]

IF the collective West is disturbed by this progressive event, that's a good thing.

[Blau_Max]

So ... how is NATO expansion in the Black Sea region coming along?

[Orray]

Oh look at that, Russia has "Separatist" regions around all of its neighbors. Sure its a simple border dispute...