On South Ossetia

Georgia-Russia

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

Georgia-Russia

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-Russia

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

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.

Early change of power predicted in South Ossetia

South Ossetia

June 02, 2026

Speculation intensified after the swift appointment of prominent Russian official Marat Kambolov as a presidential adviser.

What’s behind armed clash between security forces and soldiers in South Ossetia?

South Ossetia

May 11, 2026

Many saw it as further evidence of a deepening political crisis and of the president and his team losing control of the situation.

'De facto annexation': Russia and South Ossetia sign new alliance agreement

South Ossetia

May 11, 2026

South Ossetian leader Alan Gagloev described the signing of the treaty as “a step towards the reunification of the Ossetian people”.

Pressure grows on South Ossetian leader Alan Gagloev amid accusations of theft, restrictions and self-isolation

South Ossetia

May 02, 2026

Former lawmaker claims president and entourage misused about $20 million in preferential loans provided by Russia

Failed South Ossetian presidential candidate: did an ally of Alan Gagloev try to take his place?

South Ossetia

April 02, 2026

Nelli Gogicheva announces presidential bid but quickly withdraws, citing pressure from “hostile forces”

Corruption scandals and rising crime: How Alan Gagloev’s presidency will be remembered in South Ossetia

Alan Gagloev

March 27, 2026

Gagloev has led South Ossetia for four years, and criticism of his leadership is growing louder.

'People no longer want to put up with it': What does ‘family picket’ in South Ossetia signal?

South Ossetia

February 27, 2026

On 26 February, the family of South Ossetian Interior Ministry Colonel Viktor Margiev staged a picket outside the presidential administration building in Tskhinval

South Ossetia appoints new prime minister as opposition voices protest

South Ossetia

February 16, 2026

Dzambolat Tadtaev had already drawn criticism during his time as deputy prime minister and finance minister.

Tskhinvali KGB: 'Tamar Mearakishvili worked for Georgian intelligence'

Georgia

February 02, 2026

Tamar Mearakishvili was arrested in Tskhinvali in December 2025 on charges of espionage.

SJC: 'Expulsion of Tamar Mearakishvili sends dangerous signal to Georgians living in South Ossetia'

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

January 26, 2026

The Social Justice Centre describes this as political repression and a dangerous precedent.

South Ossetia cabinet dismissed amid claims of $39m misappropriation

South Ossetia

January 21, 2026

President Alan Gagloev described the decision as a “routine situation”.

Two opposing views on resolving Abkhazia conflict: Georgian experts debate. Video

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

January 09, 2026

Giga Bokeria and Paata Zakareishvili debate what must be done to restore Georgia’s territorial integrity and what should follow afterward

Ossetian experts criticize the arrest of Georgian citizen and local activist Tamar Mearakishvil

South Ossetia

December 26, 2025

Some experts say Tbilisi will use the case to accuse South Ossetian authorities of violating the rights of Georgians

Tskhinvali insists: 'Georgian checkpoint near village of Uista must be dismantled'

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

December 23, 2025

The village is located on the administrative boundary in the zone of the Georgian–Ossetian conflict

Activist Tamar Mearakishvili arrested in Tskhinvali on espionage charges

Georgia

December 23, 2025

She could face a prison sentence ranging from 10 to 20 years.

Georgia has abolished the “Administration of the Former South Ossetian Autonomous Region”

Politics in Georgia

December 17, 2025

Georgian Dream: “We must return to the legal status quo established by Zviad Gamsakhurdia in 1990, when the autonomous region was fully abolished"

Stalin in Ossetia: elders erect new monuments, youth tear them down

Traveling the Caucasus

December 16, 2025

“Stalin’s popularity is linked to people’s despair over the appalling level of corruption. They imagine him as a figure of justice who would not let anyone evade responsibility.”

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