The leader of Republika Srpska, Dodik, announced his intention to develop relations with the Russian Federation

Republika Srpska (an entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina, BiH) strives to maintain and develop partnership relations with Russia, despite "difficult circumstances." This was announced on Sunday, June 15, by the head of the republic Milorad Dodik.

"Republika Srpska wants to continue good partnership relations with the Russian Federation," Radio and Television of Republika Srpska (RTRS) quoted him as saying.

At the same time, Dodik noted that Russia has found a way to strengthen its economy in the face of Western sanctions. According to him, Europe, on the contrary, has lost its competitiveness.

Dodik also added that next week he expects negotiations with "the most important people from the Russian Federation on cooperation." As the President pointed out, Republika Srpska is considered a significant strategic partner in Russia.

"They (representatives of the Russian Federation. We were told that our relations are at a strategic level. When Russians say that, it matters, but when it's said in the West, it doesn't mean anything," Dodik concluded.

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