Vladimir Putin congratulates Marat Kambolov on "victory" in occupied Tskhinvali's o-called presidential election

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Marat Kambolov on his "victory" in the so-called presidential election in occupied Tskhinvali.

"Such a convincing election victory has confirmed the high level of trust the citizens of South Ossetia place in you," Putin's congratulatory letter states.

Putin declares that "relations between Moscow and Tskhinvali are of a friendly and allied nature."

"I am confident that your work as head of state will facilitate their further development for the benefit of our peoples and in the interest of strengthening regional security and stability," the Russian President notes.

As a reminder, the so-called presidential election in occupied Tskhinvali took place yesterday, September 18. With 99% of the votes counted, the so-called acting president, Marat Kambolov, is in the lead.