Official : Russia to station vessels at Abkhaz port of Ochamchire on Black Sea . Georgia launched a campaign against South Ossetia , a Russian-backed separatist territory , on August 7 last year . Moscow recognizes Abkhazia as independent region following talks with Georgia . Georgia and Russia blame each other for starting last year 's conflict . Russia 's Black Sea Fleet is currently based at the port of Odessa , Ukraine .
Official : Russia to station vessels at Abkhaz port of Ochamchire on Black Sea . Moscow recognizes Abkhazia as independent region following talks with Georgia . Georgia and Russia blame each other for starting last year 's conflict . Russia 's Black Sea Fleet is currently based at the port of Odessa , Ukraine .