Putin met with Gunba in the Kremlin and congratulated him on his election victory.

The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, March 5, held a meeting in the Kremlin with the newly elected Abkhaz leader Badra Gunba.

The Head of State congratulated his colleague from Abkhazia on his victory in the presidential election, noting his long-term work in the leadership of the republic, as well as a stormy, emotional election campaign. The Russian president called the election result good.

"The main thing is that people came, people expressed their wishes," Putin added.

Gunba emphasized the crucial role of the personal support of the President of the Russian Federation in solving the problem of energy shortage in the republic. He also asked the Russian leader to support Abkhazia with humanitarian supplies of electricity until the end of April. Putin promised that he would make decisions.

In addition, the Abkhaz president noted Russia's role in military, political, social, and economic support. According to him, the citizens of the republic "certainly feel all this support."

Former future: the acting head of the republic won in the second round in Abkhazia

After the change of government, the country will continue to strengthen relations with Russia.

The second round of the presidential elections was held in Abkhazia on March 1. In addition to Gunba, Adgur Ardzinba, who lagged behind him by 10% in the first round, was the candidate. According to the results of the second round of Gunba scored 56.85% of the votes excluding "against all" ballots. The Central Election Commission of Abkhazia confirmed his victory on March 3.