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Bosnian Serb leaders meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin ahead of weekend election in Bosnia

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 29). Bosnian Serb leaders meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin ahead of weekend election in Bosnia. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/bosnian-serb-leaders-meet-with-russia-s-president-vladimir-putin-ahead-of-weekend-election-in-bosnia/article_984767ae-5057-5a6f-b85e-c32e7143f891.html

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Bosnian Serb leaders, including separatist leader Milorad Dodik and Prime Minister Savo Minic, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier this week. The meeting occurred days before a general election scheduled for Sunday in Bosnia. According to Bosnian Serb official RTRS television, Putin provided support for the upcoming vote.

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Bosnian Serb leaders, including separatist leader Milorad Dodik and Prime Minister Savo Minic, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday ahead of a general election scheduled for this coming weekend in Bosnia-Herzegovina. According to the official Bosnian Serb media outlet RTRS, they received backing from Putin for their electoral efforts. This meeting underscores the strong ties between the Bosnian Serbs and Russia, particularly as the pro-Russian political bloc faces an upcoming vote that could impact its hold on power in Bosnia's Serbian Autonomous Region (SAR).

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SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Bosnian Serb pro-Russian ruling politicians on Tuesday met with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin just days ahead of a general election this weekend in Bosnia. asserted

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Separatist leader Milorad Dodik and Prime Minister Savo Minic met with Putin in Moscow. asserted

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Bosnian Serb official RTRS television said they won support from the Russian president for the vote on Sunday. asserted

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Bosnian Serb leaders meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin ahead of weekend election in Bosnia

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