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Republika Srpska lobbying funds used for payments to U.S. lawyer and Israel trip
Documents submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice by the firm Zell & Associates International Advocates reveal details regarding the use of funds by Republika Srpska for lobbying activities in the United States.
The reports indicate that Eugene Kontorovich, a professor at George Mason University and former researcher for the Heritage Foundation, received five payments totaling $65,000 between August and December 2025. These payments were for consulting services provided outside the U.S. in favor of Republika Srpska.
Additionally, the documents show that the lobbying efforts included the organization of a trip for a delegation of officials from Republika Srpska to Israel. The firm's founder, Marc Zell, has also been noted for his public support of Milorad Dodik's political messages.
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Eugene Kontorovich · Marc Zell · Milorad Dodik · Republika Srpska · Zell & Associates International Advocates
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Marc Zell, founder of Zell & Associates, has publicly supported Milorad Dodik. www.zasrebrenicu.ba · face.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lobbying activities included the organization of a trip for a Republika Srpska delegation to Israel. www.zasrebrenicu.ba · face.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] Eugene Kontorovich received a total of $65,000 through five payments for consulting activities. www.zasrebrenicu.ba · face.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] The payments to Kontorovich occurred between the beginning of August and the beginning of December 2025. www.zasrebrenicu.ba · face.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] The firm filed a report with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding its expenditures. www.zasrebrenicu.ba · face.ba