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The State Security Committee of South Ossetia, in cooperation with the Border Service of the Federal Security Service of Russia, prevented the attempt by a group of citizens of Georgia, the Republic of South Ossetia and the Russian Federation to organize a channel for the illegal movement of Vladimir Mamardashvili, a serviceman of the Russian Defense Ministry who deserted from the special military operation zone, across the South Ossetian-Georgian border, the KGB press service reported.

A priority for South Ossetia is the intensification of relations with the Russian Federation - the guarantor of peace and stability in the region, President Alan Gagloev said at the press conference.

"For us, this is a priority task," he said. - One of the important vectors for South Ossetia is also establishing contacts with the Union State of Russia and Belarus.

The Republic is taking certain steps to organize new and strengthen the existing ties.

This primarily concerns the economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres."

South Ossetia has always linked its future with Russia, President of the Republic, Alan Gagloev, said during the press conference.

The leadership of the Republic is responsible for the continued well-being of the children of the deceased special military operation participants, South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev said at the final press conference on Saturday.

"I am grateful to every fighter, every hero who is defending today not only Russia, but also the interests of our Motherland," the President has noted.

According to the head of state, he is in constant contact with the commanders of the Ossetian battalions.

The Republic's leadership, with Russia's support, is strengthening the combat readiness and professionalism of its military personnel, the head of state Alan Gagloev said at the final press conference.

In 2024, the successful implementation of a timber processing project began in South Ossetia, which provides both jobs and income to the Republic's own budget, and does not threaten environmental problems, President Alan Gagloev said at the final press conference on Saturday, commenting on public concerns about possible harm to the ecology of the Republic.

According to him, the first batch of timber will be sent from South Ossetia to Syria and Iran.

South Ossetia and Republic of North Ossetia-Alania actively cooperate at all levels of government structures, President Alan Gagloev has noted at the press conference on Saturday.

“For example, the Parliaments of our Republics signed an agreement on cooperation in legislative activities.

This document opened up new opportunities for joint work on bills and strengthening our ties.

In addition, at the level of the heads of republics, governments, ministries and departments, we are in constant interaction,” the President has noted.

South Ossetia's position on Georgia is unchanged - we are waiting for recognition of the genocide of the Ossetian people and the signing of a document guaranteeing the non-use of force against our Republic, President Alan Gagloev said at the final press conference on Saturday.

"South Ossetia, is closely monitoring all the processes that are taking place on the territory of Georgia, since any political upheaval there can cause destabilization at our borders, which are under the reliable protection of the Russian and the South Ossetian border guards," the President said.

In 2024, the South Ossetian Emergencies Ministry continued to work on strengthening and developing cooperation with the colleagues from Russia, Abkhazia, and contacts were also maintained with the Emergencies Ministry of the Republic of Belarus. This was noted by First Deputy Head of the Emergencies Ministry, Atsamaz Bestauty, at the extended meeting of the board to summarize the results of the year.

Ambassador of South Ossetia to Russia Znaur Gassiev was awarded the medal "For the Glory of Ossetia" for his services to the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania and many years of fruitful work, the Embassy press service reports.

The Head of the Republic of North Ossetia - Alania Sergey Menyailo presented the award to Znaur Gassiev and congratulated him from the bottom of his heart, wishing him further success for the good of the Fatherland.