"On March 9, 2022, the Republic of Abkhazia and the Donetsk People's Republic established diplomatic relations through the exchange of notes," the message says.

As specified, a draft interstate treaty on friendship and cooperation is currently being prepared, which will become the foundation for the further formation of a legal framework between Abkhazia and the DPR.

Earlier, the President of Abkhazia, Aslan Bzhaniya, signed decrees recognizing the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics.

On February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees on Russia's recognition of the independence of the LNR and the DNR.

More details in the material RT.