Bosnia's Political Unrest: A Nation on the Edge
Russia has condemned a Bosnian court's decision to ban Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik from politics, arguing it endangers Bosnia and Herzegovina's unity. Dodik, a pro-Russian nationalist, has called for a referendum, escalating tensions in a region already fraught with political crisis since the 1992-95 war.
Russia has sharply criticized a Bosnian court ruling that bars Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik from holding political office, a decision Moscow says threatens the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Bosnian election commission decided to remove Dodik following a court's decision to uphold a conviction sentencing him to a year in jail and barring him from politics for six years. Dodik, a staunch ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has impeded Bosnia's EU and NATO integration efforts.
Amid heightened tensions, Russia's embassy in Bosnia claims the court decision is a Western ploy, urging local authorities to defy external influence. As Bosnia faces its worst crisis since the 1992-95 war, the international community watches closely the potential impact on regional stability.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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