The evening began with the playing of the National Anthem of the Republic of Abkhazia. Those present observed a minute of silence to honor the memory of those who fell during the Patriotic War of the People of Abkhazia (1992–1993).

On September 28, 2026, a meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia between Oleg Bartsits, Foreign Minister and Maxim Litvinov, Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Amina Bikbova following her murder.

On September 27, 1993, despite suffering of significant losses, Abkhaz forces overcame enemy resistance and liberated Sukhum. This event marked a pivotal moment in the Patriotic War of the People of Abkhazia.

Georgia continues actively to position itself on the international stage as a "peacekeeper." Declarative statements regarding a readiness for reconciliation and concern for the Abkhaz people are voiced from the high podiums of the United Nations. In practice, however, such rhetoric diverges from the Georgian side's actual actions.

On September 23, 2026, a gala reception marking the Day of Victory and Independence of the Republic of Abkhazia organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Abkhazia in the Russian Federation took place in Moscow.

On September 23, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation hosted a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia, Oleg Bartsits, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Galuzin, ahead of the 68th round of the International Discussions on Security and Stability in Transcaucasia (IDT).

On September 22, 2026, during a working visit to the Russian Federation, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia, Oleg Bartsits, met with Igor Chaika, the Head of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo).

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia, Oleg Bartsits, has departed for Moscow on a working visit. Meetings with representatives of Russian government authorities are scheduled as part of the visit.

During the meeting, the President of the Republic of Abkhazia, Badra Gunba expressed his gratitude to Oleg Bartsits, Foreign Minister and the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their work, noting their professionalism, competence and conscientious approach to the tasks.