Marat Kambolov elected president of South Ossetia, a separatist region backed by Moscow

Marat Kambolov, from North Ossetia, is elected president of South Ossetia, a separatist region of Georgia recognized by Russia.

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His election strengthens ties with Moscow amid ongoing tensions with Tbilisi.

South Ossetia remains a hotspot of geopolitical tensions in the Caucasus.

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