**Abkhazia’s President Agrees to Negotiate with Opposition**
The president of Abkhazia, a region in the South Caucasus that is controlled by Russia, has agreed to talk to opposition leaders. The decision was made at a meeting between President Aslan Bzhania and some lawmakers.
According to official sources, a delegation will be formed today to start negotiations between the government and the opposition. This move comes after weeks of protests against the investment agreement with Russia.
**Background**
Protests began when the opposition learned that Abkhazia’s parliament was planning to ratify an investment deal with Russia on November 15. The protesters demanded the resignation of President Bzhania, occupied government buildings in Sokhumi, and refused to leave until their demands were met.
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