Bosnian Serb nationalist Dodik declares party victory in Bosnia election
Pro-Russian politician Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in the Bosnian elections, despite being banned from public office. The results reflect deep ethnic divisions and economic pressures within the Balkan nation.
Why it matters
The election results could signal increased political instability in the Balkans and further influence the region's relationship with the EU and Russia.
Formerly the president of the country’s Serb-majority entity of Republika Srpska, Dodik has been banned from holding public office. Formerly the president of the country’s Serb-majority entity of Republika Srpska, Dodik has been banned from holding public office. Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnian Serb nationalist Dodik declares party victory in Bosnia election Staunchly pro-Russia politician has dominated campaign and inflamed divisions despite not appearing on ballot
Prefer the Guardian on Google Bosnian Serb nationalist politician Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in an election in Bosnia shaped by economic pressures, the prospect of the Balkan nation joining the European Union and ethnic tensions that have divided the country since its brutal 1992-95 war.
Dodik is a staunchly pro-Russia politician who, despite not appearing on the ballot, has dominated the campaign and inflamed divisions with separatist rhetoric that has sparked fears of renewed instability in Bosnia.
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