Alegerile prezidențiale din Osetia de Sud au fost câștigate autoritar de un fost oficial rus

Marat Kambolov has been elected president of South Ossetia, a breakaway region of Georgia supported by Russia. He received 85% of the votes, with a turnout of 73%. Kambolov, previously the region's prime minister, promised to improve living standards. His election has been welcomed by Moscow, which emphasizes the desire for political stability in the region. South Ossetia, with a population of around 50,000, heavily relies on Russia for food, energy, and public sector salaries. Georgia accuses Russia of de facto annexation of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, another separatist region.