Russian President Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said that Russia wishes stability and prosperity to Abkhazia and will definitely respond to any requests for humanitarian electricity supplies. He made this statement in an interview RIA NovostiHe emphasized that if Abkhazia objects, the answer will come.
“Of course it will happen when they ask. Abkhazia is our homeland. We recognize them as a state. These are our neighbors. We wish them stability, prosperity and happiness. Of course he is with us,” Peskov said.
In Abkhazia, from November to April, there is traditionally a shortage of electricity due to high consumption. The decrease in the level of the Ingur hydroelectric power plant reservoir, which provides electricity to the region, makes energy supply difficult. To compensate for the energy shortage, Abkhazia is forced to import energy from Russia. Daily electricity purchases cost the republic about 15 million rubles, and such expenses were not foreseen in the 2024 budget. This situation forces the government to resort to urgent measures to find funds. Continuous dimming modes were also introduced to save energy.
21 December Acting President of Abkhazia Badra Gunba appealed To Russia with a request for humanitarian electricity supplies.
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