The Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev held a meeting in Moscow with Milorad Dodik, the president of Republika Srpska, the entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dodik arrived in the Russian capital for talks, and the two officials reviewed regional security developments amid the evolving geopolitical landscape.
According to the Security Council, the discussions centered on how current global tensions are shaping security in Southeast Europe and neighboring regions. Both sides emphasized the importance of stable cooperation and the role of international agreements in maintaining regional balance.
Earlier reports indicated that Dodik was planning to meet with President Vladimir Putin to share updates on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia and Herzegovina relies on the Dayton Peace Agreement for its constitutional framework, and Russia remains one of the guarantors of those accords. The conversations in Moscow were presented as part of ongoing diplomatic channels focused on ensuring stability and dialogue within the country and its neighboring regions.
In the European Union, concerns had been raised about Dodik’s outreach to Moscow. EU officials have repeatedly underscored that engagement with Russia could complicate regional diplomacy and have called for cautious handling of cross-border issues. These concerns reflect a broader pattern of cautious diplomacy among European partners who monitor political developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans more broadly.
European leaders and policymakers continue to weigh the implications of any new contacts between Bosnian Serb leadership and Russia. The unfolding discussions in Moscow are seen as part of the larger conversation about security guarantees, regional sovereignty, and the future path of the Balkans within Europe and beyond. The emphasis remains on peaceful dialogue, adherence to international agreements, and the promotion of stability across the region.