So-called presidential elections are underway in occupied Tskhinvali

So-called presidential elections are underway in occupied Tskhinvali on September 18. For the electoral process, 70 polling stations are open in the region, with an additional four stations operating in North Ossetia and one in Moscow. According to the so-called Central Election Commission, 40,000 ballots have been printed. Formula+6

Four candidates are participating in the so-called elections: Marat Kambolov, Zurab Kokoev, Murat Valiev, and Kazbek Kodoev. Marat Kambolov, who is performing the duties of the so-called president, is considered the favorite. Kambolov cast his vote at polling station No. 20 in the Java district. According to various sources, the elections are being monitored by more than 60 or more than 100 observers. Publika+5

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia has released a statement in which the agency condemns the so-called presidential elections held in the occupied Tskhinvali region and calls on the international community to respond. In parallel, the de facto Ministry of Internal Affairs is working under an enhanced security regime. Radio Tavisupleba+1