RE: Repeating14 May 2022 08:27
Region in Georgia to hold referendum on joining Russia
The breakaway region South Ossetia will hold a referendum on whether or not to become a part of Russia, according to a local leader.
Anatoly Bibilov said it was his people's "historic aspiration" to join with Russia.
The vote will take place on 17 July, the Tass news agency reports.
Moscow recognised South Ossetia and the coastal region of Abkhazia as independent after fighting a war with Georgia in 2008.
It has provided extensive financial support, offered Russian citizenship to their populations and stationed thousands of troops there.
I thought this happened in 2008,after they invaded that area.Luckily it won't affect Block.