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The Russian party once again emphasized the need to step up efforts to ensure lasting security in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, according to the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry following a videoconference meeting between Deputy Minister Mikhail Galuzin and the co-chairs of the International Discussions on Security and Stability in Transcaucasia.

In preparation for the next round scheduled for November, the Foreign Ministry has noted that current issues on the agenda of this important negotiating format were discussed in detail.

Officers of the Border Service of the State Security Committee of South Ossetia have summarized their work for the first nine months of 2026. During this period, 283 violators of the border legislation were detained at various sections of the state border, the KGB press service reports.

According to the agency statistics, 78 violators of the state border regulations and 203 violators of the border regulations were detained. Two more people were detained for disobeying the lawful orders of the border officials.

The South Ossetian Foreign Ministry has stated that the adoption of another UN Human Rights Council resolution on the allegedly occupied territories of Georgia in Geneva on October 7—"Cooperation with Georgia"—clearly demonstrates the profound politicization and bias of this international institution.

As noted by the South Ossetian Foreign Ministry, drafts of similar documents have been promoted by Tbilisi and its Western allies since 2017.

Russia has been and remains South Ossetia's primary security guarantor, and the existing agreements between the two countries ensure a unified defense and security framework, Acting Foreign Minister Akhsar Dzhioev has stated during a press conference in Tskhinval.

Commenting on Russia's continued support for the Republic in the areas of defense and security, Dzhioyev has noted that it is part of the existing agreements between the two countries.

South Ossetia sees the opportunities to develop cooperation with Belarus in areas not directly related to politics, Acting South Ossetian Foreign Minister Akhsar Dzhioev has stated.

According to him, building and expanding such contacts requires consistent work, taking into account the position of official Minsk, which has not yet recognized South Ossetia's independence.

At the same time, Dzhioev noted the existence of shared values ​​and historical ties that could facilitate closer cooperation.

South Ossetia’s Ambassador to Russia, Znaur Gassiev, attended a formal reception marking the 68th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Guinea, the diplomatic mission's press service reports.

"The Ambassador thanked Allassor Sankon, Chargé d'Affaires of the Republic of Guinea in Russia, for the invitation and congratulated him on the anniversary of the sovereign state's proclamation, wishing the people of Guinea well-being and prosperity," the statement of the press service reads.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov congratulated the leadership of South Ossetia on the recent state holidays and the successful conduct of the presidential elections, emphasizing their full legitimacy. He made these remarks during the talks with the Republic's Acting Foreign Minister, Akhsar Dzhioev.

Marat Kambolov has officially assumed the office of President of South Ossetia. A ceremonial inauguration for the newly elected head of state is taking place in Tskhinval this Wednesday.

Kambolov took the oath of office on the Constitution. The text of the oath is prescribed by the Constitution of the Republic of South Ossetia.

The visit of the Nicaraguan delegation to South Ossetia marks another important step in strengthening friendly ties between the two republics, Foreign Minister Akhsar Dzhioev noted during a meeting with his Nicaraguan counterpart, Waldrak Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker.

The Nicaraguan delegation is in Tskhinval to attend the official inauguration ceremony of the Republic's President, Marat Kambolov, the Foreign Ministry's press service reports.

Lasha Ashuba, Speaker of the People's Assembly (Parliament) of Abkhazia, met with a delegation from the South Ossetian parliament that had arrived in Sukhum for the celebrations marking the Republic's Victory and Independence Day, the press service of the South Ossetian Foreign Ministry reported.