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Part of situation: Diplomatic and legal tensions escalate after Mladić funeral (11 clusters)

Marta Kos cancels Serbia visit over Ratko Mladić glorification

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EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has canceled her planned visit to Serbia, citing that the glorification of Ratko Mladić following his death is incompatible with European values. Mladić, the former commander of the Army of Republika Srpska, was convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes by the ICTY and died in a Hague prison.

In Belgrade, a memorial service was held at the House of the Yugoslav Army, attended by high-ranking officials including Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujić and Republika Srpska President Siniša Karan. Speakers at the ceremony praised Mladić as a hero and a defender of the Serbian people, with some suggesting his biography should be taught in schools.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić criticized Kos's decision, describing her explanation as 'stupid' and accusing her of being a messenger for negative narratives against Serbia. He emphasized that the state would provide logistical support for the funeral, which is scheduled to take place at the Topčidersko cemetery in Belgrade.

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Aleksandar Vučić · Belgrade · European Commission · European Union · Marta Kos · Ratko Mladić · Republika Srpska · Serbia

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[● 14 SOURCES] European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos cancelled her planned visit to Belgrade. etv.me · n1info.si · zoom.mk · www.brif.mk · www.epokaere.com · +5 more
[● 14 SOURCES] Ratko Mladić was convicted of genocide and war crimes by the ICTY. etv.me · n1info.si · zoom.mk · www.brif.mk · www.epokaere.com · +5 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The visit was scheduled to take place shortly after the funeral of Ratko Mladić. etv.me · n1info.si
[● 14 SOURCES] The glorification of war criminals is contrary to European values. etv.me · n1info.si · zoom.mk · www.brif.mk · www.epokaere.com · +5 more
[● 16 SOURCES] Marta Kos stated that the glorification of Ratko Mladić following his death is incompatible with EU values. zoom.mk · etv.me · n1info.si · www.brif.mk · www.epokaere.com · +7 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić described Marta Kos's explanation for cancelling the visit as 'stupid'. zoom.mk · www.brif.mk · nacionalno.mk · verige.net · tocka.com.mk · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Marta Kos stated that the return of Ratko Mladić's remains to Belgrade reminds Europe of its darkest recent history. zoom.mk · kohajone.com · mostarski.ba · n1info.si · www.epokaere.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vučić stated that Marta Kos would not lecture him on who the criminals are. nacionalno.mk · verige.net · zoom.mk
[● 10 SOURCES] EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos canceled her planned visit to Serbia due to the glorification of Mladić. www.times.si · zoom.mk · etv.me · mostarski.ba · n1info.si · +4 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Ratko Mladić died on August 27 at age 84 in a prison hospital in The Hague. www.times.si · www.ceskenoviny.cz · mostarski.ba · prv.mk · world-today-journal.com · +3 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The tribunal sentenced Mladić to life imprisonment in 2017 for war crimes and genocide. www.ceskenoviny.cz · fjala.al · mostarski.ba · kohajone.com · mojdoboj.info · +4 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Radan Ostojić, Minister of Labor in Republika Srpska, described Mladić as someone who swims against the current toward freedom. www.tportal.hr · fjala.al · mojdoboj.info