President of Russian Federation, Vladimer Putin signed federal law which ratifies additional protocol to the agreement on Alliance and Integration between Russia and Tskhinvali Region. According to the document, restriction on duration of stay either on the territory of Russia or Tskhinvali Region for the citizens of both sides has been cancelled.

The protocol was signed in Moscow on November 9, 2018, and agreement on Alliance and Integration - on March 18, 2015. De facto parliament of Tskhinvali Region ratified the protocol in December of 2018. Previously the region residents were allowed to stay on the territory of Russia no more than 90 days.