The leader of South Ossetia, the breakaway region of Georgia, has scrapped plans to hold a referendum on joining Russia. However, a vote could still be held after consultations with Moscow.
The de facto president of Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region on Monday suspended a previously announced referendum on whether it should become a part of Russia until "consultations" with Moscow were complete.
South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev suspended the decree on calling a referendum on the country entry into Russia until consultations are complete with Mosc
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev suspended the decree on calling a referendum on the country s entry into Russia until consultations are complete with Moscow, media reports said on Tuesday. World News | South Ossetian President Suspends Decree on Referendum on Joining Russia.
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