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On September 19, Marat Kambolov, a former Russian federal official with no ties to South Ossetia, was elected president of the Russia-backed region following its recent treaty deepening cooperation with Moscow. The election result received praise from both Moscow and President Putin, while Georgia condemned it as part of Russia's effort to solidify control over breakaway regions. Kambolov won 85% of the vote in an election where turnout was 73%.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-19,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On September 19, Marat Kambolov, a former Russian federal official from North Ossetia who has no previous ties to South Ossetia, was elected president of South Ossetia. This breakaway region, which separated from Georgia during the collapse of the Soviet Union and secured de facto independence with Russian backing, saw Moscow hail Kambolov's victory as a clear indication of its desire for closer ties with Russia. In May 2023, South Ossetia and Russia signed a treaty that intensified cooperation in defense, foreign policy, and security, along with plans to integrate energy grids and transport networks. The election outcome and the subsequent treaty signal an increased alignment between South Ossetia and Russia, marking a significant shift in regional geopolitical dynamics.
Written for “South Ossetia Election” on 2026-10-04,
grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.
Russia-backed South Ossetia elects leader close to Moscow
TBILISI, Sept 19 -
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A former Russian federal official has been elected president of South Ossetia, a Russia-backed breakaway region of Georgia, in a vote Moscow hailed on Saturday as a sign of the territory's desire for closer ties with Moscow.
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Moscow → elect → Moscow
He has no previous ties to South Ossetia, which broke away from Georgia during the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s and later secured de facto independence with Russian backing.
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which → have → backing
A brief war between Russia and Georgia in 2008 drove Georgian forces from parts of the territory they had previously controlled.
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they → drive → territory
Moscow welcomed Kambolov's victory.
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Moscow → welcome → victory
"The results demonstrate South Ossetian society's widespread desire for domestic political stability, progress and the comprehensive development of ties with the Russian Federation," the Foreign Ministry said.
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Ministry → demonstrate → Federation
South Ossetia and Russia signed a treaty in May that deepened cooperation on defence, foreign and security policy and set out plans to integrate energy grids and transport networks.
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Georgia condemned the treaty as an attempt by Russia to cement its "de facto annexation" of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, another Russia-backed breakaway Georgian region.
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Tbilisi also criticised Russia's decision to open polling stations in both territories for its State Duma elections running from September 18 to 20.
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Tbilisi → criticise → 20
PUTIN SENDS CONGRATULATIONS
The 61-year-old Kambolov previously held senior posts in Russian federal government bodies, including in the education ministry.
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He was appointed South Ossetia's prime minister in June after Alan Gagloyev stepped down as president to become an adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Gagloyev → appoint → Putin
Putin congratulated Kambolov on Saturday in a telegram published on the Kremlin's website.
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Putin → congratulate → website
In a victory speech in the South Ossetian capital Tskhinvali, Kambolov pledged to improve living standards in the region.
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Kambolov → pledge → region
"We have a great deal of work ahead of us.
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Only together can we change our republic, our Tskhinvali!" he said.
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South Ossetia, with a population of about 50,000, is heavily dependent on Russia for food, equipment and energy imports and has little industry of its own.
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Moscow funds public-sector wages, pensions and major infrastructure projects and operates a military base in the territory.
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Russian state media said Kambolov won 85% of the vote in Friday's election, with his rivals polling in the single digits.
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