27 August: There will not be a second round in the Presidential elections in Abkhazia as the front runner, Alexander Ankvab has been declared winner with nearly 55% of the vote (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.