Marat Kambolov has become the so-called “prime minister” of occupied Tskhinvali/South Ossetia after the region’s de facto “president” Alan Gagloev signed a decree on his appointment on June 16, following approval of his candidacy by the de facto “parliament.” He succeeds Dzambalot Tadtayev, who resigned on June 6 after holding the post since February 2026. …