On March 11, Alan Gagloev, the de-facto President of separatist South Ossetian, provided insights into the circumstances surrounding the revocation of Russian citizenship for parliament MPs Garry Muldarov, David Sanakoev, and Dzambulat Medoev, attributing the genesis of the issue to the activities of a state commission led by Muldarov during the tenure of the former de-facto president.

Gagloev outlined that the commission, which completed its work and submitted relevant documents, prompted discussions on the state border in the South Ossetian de-facto parliament. He mentioned proposals for amendments to border laws and the formation of joint working groups between Russia and [the separatist] South Ossetia to address related issues. However, Gagloev expressed concerns when some MPs attempted unilateral amendments to border laws, questioning the necessity of the working groups. He reiterated that all factions and members of parliament were informed of the situation and its potential threats to national security.

Despite warnings, the three deputies attributed their citizenship deprivation to a purported Georgian lobby in South Ossetia and Russia, accusing the South Ossetian de-facto leadership of providing incorrect information to Moscow. De-facto President Gagloev addressed concerns about his alleged inaction, noting that he had met with the deputies and emphasized the importance of factual accuracy in their statements. He clarified that no citizenship revocations had occurred yet and stressed the need for deputies to consider the gravity of their actions. In response to the MPs' accusations, Gagloev highlighted the deputies' possession of Russian passports and their unrestricted border crossings, implying the lack of actual citizenship revocation. He reiterated efforts to prevent any missteps by the deputies and emphasized their accountability in the situation.

Notably, on March 6, media outlets reported that three Members of Parliament (MPs) faced potential deprivation of their Russian citizenship. The MPs received notifications from the Federal Security Service (FSB) dated February 7 in early March. The reason cited for this action is "actions leading to an increase in tension near the Russian border." This pertains to their involvement in the “commission on delimitation and demarcation of the state border” between South Ossetia and Georgia.