26 August: Around 140,000 electors will go to the polls today in Abkhazia to choose a new President. Around 100 international observers will monitor the poll. Abkhazia is only recognised by Russia and four other countries (RIA Novosti)

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.