Putin wished the ruling coalition in Republika Srpska success in the elections // Putin held a meeting in the Kremlin with Milorad Dodik and Savo Minich

Russian President Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with the Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, Savo Minich, and the head of the ruling party, Milorad Dodik. The Russian president wished the ruling coalition success in the upcoming elections in October.

“We hope that no external influence will change the mood of the majority of the population and will not prevent patriotic forces from obtaining a mandate,” Putin said. He noted that the current course of the authorities of Republika Srpska is aimed at protecting the interests of Serbs within Bosnia and Herzegovina and constructive interaction with Russia.

The Russian president noted that Moscow will continue to defend “fair treatment of the Serbian people” and develop ties with Republika Srpska.

For his part, Milorad Dodik said that Republika Srpska did not allow Bosnia and Herzegovina to introduce a visa regime with Russia at the request of Brussels. The Serbian politician also reiterated his support for the goals of the special military operation. “You were always right. I absolutely agree with this, all this time I was with you, we always talked about it, he said.