The Republic of the Union of Mountain Peoples, Abkhazia, and Soviet Policies: A Historical Analysis
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On 11 May 1918, the Republic of the Union of Mountain Peoples of the Caucasus declared its independence.
You may consult the meeting minutes from the link below of the Batum Conference, which convened on that day and did not reconvene thereafter. Additionally, a copy of the independence declaration by the North Caucasian delegates is available. Initially, their objective was to establish a Greater Caucasian Confederation; however, they ultimately proclaimed an independent state.
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