Dodik rejected the fear of possible EU sanctions for his visit to Moscow on May 9.

The President of Republika Srpska, the entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Milorad Dodik, said he was not afraid of possible sanctions from the European Union (EU) in connection with his upcoming visit to Moscow on May 9 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"I want to be there at this time and I will go," Dodik said in an interview with Republika Srpska Radio and Television (RTRS).

He stressed that the visit includes a meeting with "one of the most important world leaders" and added that he considers it a "great honor" to be invited to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory.

According to Dodik, it is important to preserve the memory of the dates associated with the anti-fascist struggle in Europe during the Second World War. He noted that this is necessary "for the sake of the future of the continent."

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On April 14, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaya Kallas, warned European officials that if they visited Russia to participate in Victory Day celebrations, they would face consequences.

Commenting on this, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called her statement harsh and incorrect, and also noted that such threats should be assessed by those states to which they are addressed.