Vladimir Putin to Anatoly Bibilov: “We are strategic partners”

We are strategic partners in the full sense of this word, - Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the meeting with the de facto president of occupied South Ossetia, Anatoly Bibilov.

"We are doing our best to ensure the socio-economic development and security of the Republic of South Ossetia. This will definitely continue in the future too," Vladimir Putin said.

The Russian president said he was sure that "the parliamentary elections in South Ossetia will be held democratically."

"As we’ve agreed, we will send observers to South Ossetia for the parliamentary elections. I'm sure you will do your best to ensure that the parliamentary elections are held democratically", he added.