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Bosnian Serb leaders meet with Russias President Vladimir Putin ahead of weekend election in Bosnia – Winnipeg Free Press
What happened
Bosnian Serb pro-Russian ruling politicians, including Milorad Dodik and Prime Minister Savo Minic, met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. They reportedly received support from Putin for the upcoming election in Bosnia. The meeting took place just days before a general election this weekend in Bosnia.
Why it matters
The meeting between Bosnian Serb leaders and Putin may be significant due to the complex network of institutions in Bosnia and the country's history of ethnic tensions and economic struggles. The country's Bosniaks and Croats are concerned about the potential for renewed instability, while Bosnia is formally seeking European Union membership. The meeting may also be seen as a demonstration of Russia's influence in the Balkans.
Key facts
- Bosnia-Herzegovina has around 3.4 million voters
- The complex network of institutions in Bosnia was created in a peace agreement that ended the country's 1992-95 war
- Milorad Dodik has been banned from holding public office in Bosnia
- Dodik has been a chief Russian ally in the Balkans
- Dodik has faced U.S. sanctions in the past
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