Gagloev Resigns as Tskhinvali’s De Facto Leader, Becomes Putin’s Adviser (opens original article in a new tab)

Alan Gagloev resigned as Tskhinvali's de facto leader to become Putin's adviser, following a treaty seen as advancing Russia's influence in the region.

• Alan Gagloev resigned as de facto leader of Tskhinvali/South Ossetia and became adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• Gagloev cited a treaty signed with Putin on May 9 as a step toward reuniting with North Ossetia and 'Great Russia'.
• A new de facto prime minister, Marat Kambolov, was appointed in Tskhinvali following previous resignations amid the May 9 treaty.