🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin
Putin Calls for Fairer Treatment of Serbs in the Balkans
What happened
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Milorad Dodik and Savo Minic at the Kremlin, expressing support for the ruling coalition in Republika Srpska and calling for fairer treatment of Serbs in the region. The Kremlin described relations between Russia and Republika Srpska as a partnership based on "time-tested friendship" and the special ties between the Russian and Serbian peoples. Dodik proposed holding joint meetings of the governments of Russia and Republika Srpska annually.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights Russia's continued involvement in the Balkans and its support for Republika Srpska's ruling coalition. The region's stability and the balance of power in the Balkans may be affected by Russia's stance on the issue. The meeting also underscores the complexity of the region's relationships with European and international organizations.
Key facts
- Putin met with Milorad Dodik and Savo Minic at the Kremlin.
- The meeting was the 11th between Dodik and Putin since 2022.
- The Russian government described relations with Republika Srpska as a "partnership based on time-tested friendship".
- Dodik proposed annual joint meetings of the governments of Russia and Republika Srpska.
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