A meeting took place in Moscow where Putin expressed support for Kambolov ahead of a presidential election in Tskhinvali. The current de facto leader, Gagloev, has resigned and become an adviser to Putin, with Kambolov taking on a role as de facto prime minister. The situation in Tskhinvali is unfolding amid broader developments in the region, including the signing of a treaty on cooperation between Tskhinvali and Moscow.