On May 13, the authorities announced the holding of a referendum, evoking the “historic aspiration” of the inhabitants of this small Caucasian territory to join Russia.
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The new authorities of the pro-Russian Georgian separatist region of South Ossetia announced on Monday May 30 that they were abandoning the organization of a referendum on its integration into Russia. In a decree, the “President” Alan Gagloev invoked “the uncertainty linked to the legal consequences” of such a consultation, which had been decided upon by his predecessor, Anatoly Bibilov, and which was to be held on 17 July. He also highlighted “the inadmissibility of a unilateral decision by referendum on issues pertaining to the legitimate rights and interests of the Russian Federation”.
Alan Gagloev nevertheless called for “to hold, without delay, consultations with the Russian side on all issues related to greater integration of South Ossetia and the Russian Federation”.
On May 13, the authorities of South Ossetia announced the signing by Anatoly Bibilov of a decree on the holding of a referendum, evoking “the historical aspiration” of the inhabitants of this small Caucasian territory to join Russia, of which it is bordering. However, he had failed to seek re-election as “president” earlier this month and Russia had expressed hope that his successor in the post would be able to ensure the “continuity” in relations with Moscow.