Aslan Bzhania, the leader of Abkhazia, Georgia’s breakaway region, has announced his resignation following mass protests triggered by a controversial bill that aimed to legalize Russian investment and land ownership. His press office stated the resignation was intended to preserve stability. The bill has now been withdrawn, and local authorities have agreed to disperse the protesting crowds. While Bzhania claims the title of president, his leadership remains unrecognized by Georgia and most of the international community. Abkhazia’s economy heavily relies on tourism from Russia.