The leadership of Republika Srpska spoke about countering anti-Russian sanctions

Republika Srpska will not allow the imposition of sanctions against Russia and visa restrictions for its citizens, Zeljka Cvijanovic, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, said in an interview with Izvestia.

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"There is no doubt that politicians in Sarajevo would willingly impose the toughest sanctions against Russia if it were not for the opposition of Republika Srpska (an entity within BiH — Ed.) and its elected officials," the politician told Izvestia.

Republika Srpska and its representatives in the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina oppose the introduction of visa requirements for Russian citizens, the authorities have clearly communicated this position to all interested parties both inside the country and abroad, Cvijanovic summed up.

Read more in Zeljka Cvijanovic's exclusive interview with Izvestia:

"Republika Srpska opposes visas for Russians"