International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Abkhazia and South Ossetia are disputed territories in the Caucasus. The central government of Georgia considers the republics under military occupation by Russia. They are both partially recognised as independent states by Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Nauru and Syria, while Vanuatu recognises only Abkhazia but not South Ossetia. Russia's initial recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia occurred in the aftermath of the Russo-Georgian War in 2008.

International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Abkhazia and South Ossetia are disputed territories in the Caucasus. The central government of Georgia considers the republics under military occupation by Russia. They are both partially recognised as independent states by Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Nauru and Syria, while Vanuatu recognises only Abkhazia but not South Ossetia. Russia's initial recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia occurred in the aftermath of the Russo-Georgian War in 2008.