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Rest of World News: Russia has reportedly signed a deal for a permanent naval base in Abkhazia, a breakaway region of Georgia on the Black Sea coast. The leader of Abkhaz
News of a base in Abkhazia could indicate Russia is seeking alternatives to its Black Sea Fleet base in Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula, which has been the target of intensified Ukrainian attacks.
Russia has signed a deal for a permanent naval base in the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia, according to its leader. The base, to be located in the Ochamchira region on the Black Sea coast, aims to increase defense capability for both Russia and Abkhazia. The move has raised concerns among NATO members, as it indicates Russia s expansion of its military presence in the Black Sea region. Russia recognized Abkhazia and another breakaway region, South Ossetia, as independent states in 2008.