Putin to Meet Milorad Dodik in Moscow for Talks on Bosnia and Dayton Framework
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with Milorad Dodik, the president of Republika Srpska in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Moscow. The discussions are set to take place on Tuesday, May 23, and will feature a series of meetings of a working nature with a focus on international issues. The Kremlin spokesperson confirmed the engagements and underscored that Dodik will be in Moscow on a working visit to brief Putin on the current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Dayton peace agreement framework, which remains a cornerstone for stabilizing the region, is expected to be a central topic of conversation. (Source: TASS)
According to Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s press secretary, the day will include productive talks with Dodik, highlighting the importance Moscow places on maintaining dialogue with Bosnian Serb leadership as part of broader regional interests. The discussions are framed as practical, with the aim of clarifying positions and exploring coordination on common security and political priorities. (Source: TASS)
Earlier, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev met with the Republika Srpska leadership during their Moscow visit, a pairing that signals ongoing coordination among Moscow, Banja Luka, and Bosnian authorities. During Dodik’s visit, he is expected to present a formal gesture to the Russian leadership, reflecting the depth of bilateral ties and the mutual interest in regional stability. (Source: TASS)
The visits and conversations come amid a broader context of regional diplomacy where Russia maintains a role as a guarantor under the Dayton Accords, a framework designed to preserve peace and durable governance in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The discussions in Moscow are likely to touch on political reforms, security assurances, and the practical implications of international commitments for Republika Srpska and the country as a whole. (Source: TASS)
Observers note that such high-level exchanges underscore Moscow’s intent to sustain steady channels of communication with leaders in the Western Balkans. The emphasis on cooperation, security alignment, and respectful dialogue suggests that both sides view the meetings as a chance to reinforce stability while navigating the complexities of regional power dynamics. (Source: TASS)