NATO considers that the elections which are taking place now in Tskhinvali region are not valid. They are illegal. Andres Fogh Rasmussen declared this.
"Such elections are not promoting the peaceful regulation of the conflict in Georgia. Alliance repeatedly declares again that supports the territorial integrity of Georgia and its sovereignty in the internationally recognized borders, "- Rassmusen said.
For information, at the Russia occupied territory - S.O. Presidential elections are conducting. 11 candidates are taking part in elations campaign. At the beginning they were 17, for the elections day the number of candidates decreased to 11. As well Ossetians are going to conduct the referendum concerning a status of Russian language.