Bosnian Serb Leader Milorad Dodik Defies Arrest Warrant from Moscow

Dodik's presence in Moscow, following his conviction and international arrest warrant, deepens Bosnia's political crisis and tests international enforcement mechanisms.

• Milorad Dodik, leader of Republika Srpska, confirmed his presence in Moscow after leaving Bosnia and visiting Serbia and Israel.
• Bosnian prosecutors issued an international arrest warrant for Dodik after his conviction for defying the Constitutional Court and advancing a separatist agenda.
• Interpol has not yet issued a red notice for Dodik, and Russia's history of disregarding such warrants raises doubts about his extradition.
• Dodik praised Russian President Vladimir Putin in a video message, further aligning himself with Moscow amidst escalating tensions in Bosnia.
• The crisis has drawn international attention, with EU and NATO officials urging adherence to the Dayton Peace Agreement to maintain Bosnia's fragile stability.

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