South Ossetia

‘Russia continues annexation in Georgia while West applies double standards,’ Georgian MoFA tells Council of Europe

Maka Botchorishvili: ‘We know the cost of war all too well and understand that peace is not simply the absence of military escalation’

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

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 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

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

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman: Minsk 'neutral and acceptable place' for Geneva discussions

“Russia put forward this proposal several years ago, and it received support from Abkhazia and South Ossetia.”

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

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

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?

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

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

Tskhinvali KGB: 'Tamar Mearakishvili worked for Georgian intelligence'

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'

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

South Ossetia cabinet dismissed amid claims of $39m misappropriation

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

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

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'

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

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

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

“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.”

Russia takes new steps to demarcate borders with Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Georgia

How award weapons from South Ossetia end up 'in the wrong hands' – and what Georgia does with it