Putin thanked the President of Abkhazia Gunba for participating in the celebration of Victory Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, May 9, during talks with Abkhaz President Badra Gunba, thanked him for his participation in the celebration of the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

In addition, the Russian leader noted that relations between the two countries are developing successfully.

"I would like to note that our interstate relations are developing successfully. You have been heading the republic for a little over a year. Positive changes have also been taking place during this time," Putin said.

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At the end of the festive parade on Red Square, during the laying of flowers at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden, the President of Abkhazia shed tears during the ceremony. The video footage shows Putin and foreign leaders standing at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier. After that, the head of Abkhazia begins to wipe tears from his eyes.