Abkhazia energy storage subsidies

Is Kazakhstan phasing out inefficient subsidies and modernizing its energy infrastructure?

Kazakhstan's energy sector has long been dependent on fossil fuels, and the country now faces the challenge of phasing out inefficient subsidies and modernizing its energy infrastructure.

Where does Abkhazia import a lot of goods?

At 18%, Turkey is Abkhazia’s second largest source of imports, while Abkhazia imports smaller amounts of goods from Germany, the Baltic States, Moldova and China. Russia (71%) and Turkey (27%) are also the main destinations for Abkhazia’s exports, which consist for the biggest part of food products and coal.

What would happen if Abkhazia didn't receive Russian financial aid?

Given that most of the Abkhazian budget is made up of Russian financial aid, the authorities of the region would probably be unable to pay public-sector wages, maintain government institutions and provide public services at a level comparable to the current one, if it would not receive the financial aid.

Are Abkhazia and South Ossetia a protectorate?

The weak organisational power of Abkhazia and South Ossetia has made it possible that these regions have been transformed into protectorates. Russian economic and intergovernmental linkage with Abkhazia and South Ossetia has created a strong one-sided dependence.

Does Abkhazia have a relationship with Russia?

The main form of social linkage of Abkhazia with Russia concerns the large number of Russian tourists who visit the region. Abkhazia hosts up to one million tourists annually, a majority of whom are Russians (Kuchuburiya 2010 ).

Do Abkhazia and Ossetia have intergovernmental links?

Abkhazia and Ossetia have substantial intergovernmental linkages only with Russia. Abkhazia and South Ossetia also have no serious social linkages, information linkages or civil society ties with other states, let alone with Western states.