Aslan Bschania, the President of Abkhazia, has resigned following months of protests against a controversial law allowing Russian firms to build hotels along the Black Sea coast. The proposal sparked fears among locals that they would be displaced by wealthy Russian oligarchs. Abkhazia, a region internationally recognized as part of Georgia but controlled by Russia, faces political uncertainty as it prepares for early elections in the spring. The protests reflect deep-rooted concerns over the influence of Russia and the preservation of local culture.