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South Ossetia holds a referendum on joining Russia on July 17th


The breakaway Georgian self-proclaimed republic of South Ossetia has already sent troops to Ukraine in support of Russia. Photo: Reuters


Authorities in the pro-Russian separatist region of South Ossetia in Georgia will hold a referendum on its integration into Russia on July 17, AFP reported.

The head of the region Anatoliy Babilov signed a decree for holding a referendum in South Ossetia, Babilov’s office said in a statement, BTA reported.

It also talks about the historical aspirations of the people of this Georgian region to join Russia, with which it borders.

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