Archive · 27 May 2025
Bosnian Serb Leader Visits Russia Amid Arrest Warrant
Imagine Bosnia is like a group of friends who split into two groups after a disagreement.
One friend, Milorad, leads one of the groups.
The main group's judges said Milorad did something wrong, so they sent him a punishment.
But Milorad doesn't want to follow the rules, and has been traveling to visit his friends in Russia.
The group's police want to arrest Milorad, but they haven't been able to yet.
Some people think the rules are unfair and politically motivated, including Russia.
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik made his third visit to Russia despite an arrest warrant.
Dodik was sentenced to jail and banned from public office by a court in Sarajevo.
The Bosnian court issued a national arrest warrant for Dodik on charges of undermining the 'constitutional order'.
Dodik met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade en route to Moscow.
Russia has criticized the conviction of Dodik.
- Who
- Milorad Dodik, the president of Republika Srpska (RS) and Sergei Shoigu, top Russian security official.
- What
- Milorad Dodik, Bosnian Serb leader, made his third visit to Russia.
- When
- Since March, 2024
- Where
- Moscow, Russia and Belgrade, Serbia
- Why
- To attend an international security conference and meet with Russian officials, despite a Bosnian arrest warrant.
Bosnian Authorities
Serb and Russian Allies
Legality of Dodik's Actions
Bosnian Authorities
Dodik's actions undermine the 'constitutional order' and the Bosnian court's rulings.
Serb and Russian Allies
Dodik's trial and arrest warrant are considered political, with Serbia and Hungary condemning the process.
- Court That Issued Sentence
- Sarajevo court
- Sentence
- One year in jail and six-year public office ban
- Dodik's leadership in RS
- Since 2006
- Country Divided into Entities
- Bosnia
- Arrest warrant issued
- March 2024
- Media outlet
- RS state television