28 August: The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has said that it has the situation under control after a dyke on the River Sunzha broke and more than two thousand people had to be evacuated from Grozny's Oktoberskaya District in Chechnya (Ita
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)
Ankvab represents continuity. His election indicates lingering concerns amongst residents of Abkhazia about the future, despite Russian support and reassurances.
27 August: Russian media are suggesting that Alexandr Ankvab has won the Presidential elections in Abkhazia. Voter turnout is reported to have been around 61%. (agencies)
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)
According to the website of the Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev and Eduard Kokoity discussed the future of bilateral relations and a number of international issues associated with the republic's development.