Congratulations to Raul Khadjimba on re-election as President of Abkhazia 2019-09-10 16:30:00 Vladimir Putin sent a message to congratulate President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khadjimba on his re-election as the head of state. “I expect that your activity as president will further promote the strengthening of Russian-Abkhaz relations based on the principles of alliance and strategic partnership,” the Russian President wrote in the message. Vladimir Putin emphasised that Russia will continue to render all-round assistance to friendly Abkhazia in solving socioeconomic development tasks and ensuring national security.