The election results in Republika Srpska confirm the course towards rapprochement with Russia

The results of the general elections in the Republika Srpska (RS) and the victory of candidates from the Union of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) party, headed by Milorad Dodik, confirm the RS’s course towards developing ties with Russia. This was stated by program manager of the Russian International Affairs Council Milan Lazovich, as reported by Novosti Mail.

“All key posts are retained by the people of Milorad Dodik, who is formally removed from political activities, but de facto remains an eminence gray influencing key decisions in the country,” the expert noted.

According to Lazovic, the election results confirmed the Republika Srpska's commitment to an independent course. He recalled that Milorad Dodik plays a key role in blocking Bosnia and Herzegovina’s entry into NATO and its accession to anti-Russian sanctions.