On South Ossetia

August, 2008. Chronology of the war over South Ossetia in facts and photos

August 07, 2026

August five-day war: what happened. JAMnews has published a detailed, chronological review of how the war started and unfolded over those five days

South Ossetia

South Ossetia presidential election: Meet the seven contenders

South Ossetia

August 03, 2026

Seven people are set to contest South Ossetia's presidency, but many already believe the winner is all but decided: senior Russian official Marat Kambolov.

South Ossetia

Evening illuminations in South Ossetia: Video

South Ossetia

July 31, 2026

Major infrastructure reconstruction has been carried out in South Ossetia using funds from Russia's investment programme

Nauru recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Georgia

Nauru withdraws recognition of occupied Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Georgia

July 31, 2026

Self-proclaimed Abkhaz foreign ministry says Nauru faced 'unprecedented pressure'

Russian lawmaker makes another bid to enter South Ossetian politics

South Ossetia

July 29, 2026

A native of South Ossetia, Tedeyev once even sought to become the region's president.

Nauru ends ties with Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with occupied Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Georgia

July 29, 2026

Georgia's foreign ministry said the move reflected respect for the principles of international law and that Tbilisi was ready to establish diplomatic relations with Nauru.

Former bodyguard runs for president in South Ossetia

South Ossetia

July 20, 2026

Khokh Chochiev first emerged as a political figure only in 2024.

EU ready to work with Syria to revoke recognition of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region - Lithuania

Abkhazia

July 20, 2026

The EU had earlier described the first session of Syria's People's Assembly as a step forward in the country's political transition.

Kremlin-backed candidate becomes South Ossetia’s sole presidential contender as even opposition endorses him

South Ossetia

July 08, 2026

All of Marat Kambolov's potential rivals have stepped aside in his favour.

Tamara Mearakishvili's bid to return home after expulsion from South Ossetia

Georgia

July 07, 2026

The activist sells second-hand clothes in Tbilisi

Georgia protests Russia-Tskhinvali agreement

Georgia expresses concern over agreement between Russia and Tskhinvali

Georgia-Russia

July 02, 2026

Tbilisi says the agreement violates international law and undermines the process of constructive dialogue

“Circling above ‘Annexation Airport'”: Georgian expert says Russia adopted new regional strategy

Georgia

July 02, 2026

Paata Zakareishvili: "Tbilisi can offer Abkhazia and Tskhinvali something Russia never can: not rigid control, but a long-term relationship based on respect for their human and political reality"

67th round of the Geneva International Discussions

Russia renews call for Georgia to sign non-use of force agreement at Geneva talks

Georgia-Russia

July 02, 2026

Moscow argues that such an agreement has become more necessary amid deepening cooperation between NATO and Georgia.

Georgian civil society statement: "Russia has begun annexing the occupied territories"

Georgia-Russia

June 28, 2026

The 56 signatories of the open letter say Russia's actions pose a threat to Georgia's sovereignty and regional stability

Moscow's new man in Tskhinvali: what Kambolov's appointment means - views from Tbilisi

Georgia-Russia

June 28, 2026

Three interpretations of Kambolov’s appointment in Tskhinvali: a new stage of annexation, a Kremlin–Tbilisi agreement, or simply an anti-corruption effort

Georgia's Social Justice Center: 'Changes in Tskhinvali mark new stage of Russia's annexation'

Georgia-Russia

June 25, 2026

“Moscow is no longer satisfied with indirect control over the region"

Russia tightens financial control over South Ossetia, starting with president’s resignation

Russia

June 24, 2026

Most likely, his place will soon be taken by a Kremlin-backed appointee

Kremlin-backed politician emerges as South Ossetia's new prime minister and potential presidential contender

South Ossetia

June 17, 2026

Many observers believe Kambolov was dispatched to Tskhinval by Moscow to address the failures of President Alan Gagloev's government and eventually take his place.