The European Union has officially rejected the presidential elections held in the Russian-occupied separatist region of South Ossetia, Georgia, declaring the results null and void. In its statement issued on Friday, the bloc reiterated its unwavering support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Alongside refusing to recognize the vote, the European Union accused Russia of taking steps toward the illegal annexation of the Georgian territory. The condemnation underscores ongoing international tensions regarding Moscow's continued presence and influence in breakaway regions within Georgia.
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