Former Russian official Kambolov elected South Ossetia president with 85% vote
AI Summary- Marat Kambolov was elected president of South Ossetia, a Russia-backed Georgian breakaway region.
- Kambolov won 85% of Friday’s vote, with turnout reaching 73%, Russian state media reported.
- South Ossetia and Russia signed a deeper-cooperation treaty in May covering defense, security and foreign policy.