State responsibility in international law: analyzing Russia’s Actions in the war in Abkhazia (1992-1993)

Abstract

This research examines the events of the 1992-1993 war in Abkhazia in the light of international law, with a particular focus on the principle of state responsibility. Specifically, the article evaluates the activities of Russia at each stage of the conflict and assesses where they violated international law. The research highlights Russia's role in the significant escalation of hostilities, where it was directly involved in military engagements and provided substantial support to the separatist forces during the conflict in Abkhazia. Essentially, such engagements have expressed effective overall control, grounding grave violations of international law to undermine Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It will be able to measure the legality of Russian involvement by taking a broader look at international legal norms within the role they play in upholding world order and their accountability.