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Abkhazia has a deeply rooted history intertwined with both Georgia and Russia. Though it declared independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, it has relied heavily on Russia for political and economic support to establish its standing as a de facto state. These territories often depend on foreign powers for survival and protection from the countries from which they sought independence.
Over the years, while Abkhazia has benefited from Russian backing in terms of security, economy, and politics, this dependency has fueled resentment among its populace—especially as the Kremlin's influence has grown. The complexity of the relationship between a patron state and a breakaway territory frequently leads to instability, which is now evident in Abkhazia.