In Moscow Meeting, Putin Backs Kambolov Ahead of Tskhinvali ‘Presidential Election’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed Marat Kambolov’s candidacy in the occupied Tskhinvali region’s upcoming so-called “presidential election” during a meeting in Moscow.

Kambolov, 61, who had held several positions in Russian federal government bodies over many years, was appointed de facto “prime minister” of the occupied Tskhinvali region on June 16 and later became …