Which countries recognize Abkhazia?
Shortly after the war, Russia recognized Abkhazia (26 August 2008), the first UN member state to do so. As of October 2022, Abkhazia has obtained and retains recognition from four other UN member states: Nicaragua (5 September 2008), Venezuela (10 September 2009), Nauru (15 December 2009), and Syria (31 May 2018).
Shortly after the war, Russia recognized Abkhazia (26 August 2008), the first UN member state to do so. As of October 2022, Abkhazia has obtained and retains recognition from four other UN member states: Nicaragua (5 September 2008), Venezuela (10 September 2009), Nauru (15 December 2009), and Syria (31 May 2018).
