Archive - 18/9/2026

The South Ossetian Foreign Ministry reacted sharply to statements by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding a plan to propose that Syria withdraw its recognition of the Republic's independence, viewing these remarks as political blackmail against the Syrian authorities and interference in the sovereign decisions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

The arrival of the Nicaraguan delegation for the early presidential elections serves as an expression of solidarity with the people of South Ossetia, an international observer Cairo Amador, Vice-Chairman of the Supreme Electoral Council of the Republic of Nicaragua, said.

He has noted that the election campaign is being conducted with a high level of organization.

"First of all, I would like to convey a message of strong support from our government and people. I am proud to be here and to witness the political processes taking place in the Republic," he said.

Anton Lopatin, an observer from the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation, highly praised the organization of the presidential election in South Ossetia.

"Today is an important day for South Ossetia—the presidential election is taking place. It is no exaggeration to already congratulate the Republic's electoral system on the successful organization of the voting," Lopatin has stated.

According to him, a festive atmosphere prevails at the polling stations, and the commission members are demonstrating professional competence.