Vladimir Putin îl felicită pe câștigătorul alegerilor din regiunea separatistă Osetia de Sud, un apropiat al Moscovei

Vladimir Putin congratulated Marat Kambolov on his election victory in South Ossetia, a Russian-backed separatist region. Kambolov secured 85% of the votes, with a turnout of 73%. His win is seen as a sign of South Ossetia's desire for closer ties with Russia. The region signed a treaty with Russia in May to enhance cooperation in defense and security. Kambolov, a former Russian government official, aims to improve living standards in South Ossetia, which heavily relies on Russian support for its economy and infrastructure.