Dodik announced his arrival in Moscow for the military parade on May 9.

Former President of the Republika Srpska (RS) Milorad Dodik is going to attend a military parade in Moscow to celebrate Victory Day on May 9.

"I will be at the military parade in Moscow on May 9," he said on Republika Srpska Radio and television on Sunday, the broadcast was posted on the TV and radio company's YouTube channel.

Dodik added that he will return to Russia at the end of May 2026. In addition to the capital, he will also visit St. Petersburg, clarifies "Газета.Ru ".

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However, Croats and Bosniaks may block this initiative.

On October 28 last year, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Dodik reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening partnership relations between the two countries. In addition, during the meeting, a thorough exchange of views was held on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), especially in the context of the internal political crisis.

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