Abkhazia declared independence from Georgia in 1992. Following the 1992–93 war and the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, Russia recognised Abkhazia as independent. It is recognised by only 5 UN member states.
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Abkhazia is recognised by Russia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Syria, and Nauru — and no other UN member states. Russia maintains military bases there and has issued Russian passports to most of the population.