The President of Russia wished Kambolov success in the South Ossetia… (президент · южный · осетия)
The President of Russia wished Kambolov success in the South Ossetia presidential election. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia would support the acting President of South Ossetia, Marat Kambolov, and wished him success in future elections.
Consensus
- Vladimir Putin met with Marat Kambolov, the acting president of South Ossetia, on July 13.
- Putin expressed support for Kambolov's candidacy in the upcoming presidential election in South Ossetia.
- Kambolov was appointed as acting president following Alan Gagloev’s resignation on June 23.
- Alan Gagloev resigned from the presidency of South Ossetia and was appointed a presidential advisor in Russia.
- Kambolov is running for president as a self-nominated candidate in the election scheduled for September 18, 2026.
- The initiative group unanimously nominated Kambolov as a candidate.
- Kambolov became the first person to submit documents to the Central Election Commission of South Ossetia.
Points of divergence
- Putin stated that Alan Gagloev recommended Kambolov for the presidency before moving to work in the Russian presidential administration. — vesti
- Kambolov emphasized that the people of South Ossetia are oriented toward the Russian Federation and that every event and issue is discussed with Russia, highlighting the great role of the RF for South Ossetia. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Putin Expresses Hope for Kamolov's Victory in South Ossetia Elections — Вести
- Russian President Wishes Kambolov Success in South Ossetia Presidential Elections — Интерфакс