separatist regions

Pre-election mood in South Ossetia: ‘So calm it’s almost boring’

South Ossetia

September 17, 2026

The clear frontrunner is the Kremlin-backed candidate, while his three rivals are barely even pretending to compete for the presidency.

Second chance: South Ossetia revives efforts to promote Ossetian amid leadership change

South Ossetia

September 14, 2026

South Ossetian education minister announces plans for specialist class offering advanced study of Ossetian language and literature.

Returning Abkhaz citizenship to ethnic Georgians: integration or a security threat?

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 06, 2026

The proposal concerns residents of Abkhazia's Gali district who were stripped of their Abkhaz citizenship in 2011 because they also hold Georgian citizenship.

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.

Nauru withdraws recognition of occupied Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Georgia

July 31, 2026

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

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.

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.

'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”.