So far, only Moscow has recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and in the nearest future there is not much hope that the list of recognizing states will grow. Although Russia has repeatedly refused to recognize the two breakaway republics in the past, as soon as its own security was threatened, its attitude toward the two entities quickly evolved – the country does not want to be seen as weak and insignificant, while another refusal would have tarnished its reputation. Thus the Kremlin seems to have chosen the easiest way out.
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