# Republika Srpska diplomatic activities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/republika-srpska-diplomatic-activities > Updated: 2026-09-30T10:26:28.000Z. Sources: 58. Developments: 2. Republika Srpska officials have initiated a series of diplomatic engagements in both Moscow and Washington to emphasize direct international channels and economic interests. This diplomatic activity escalated as Milorad Dodik, leader of the SNSD, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Savo Minić in Moscow. During this meeting, Dodik characterized Republika Srpska and Russia as “strategic partners” and proposed establishing a high-level advisory body between the two. Dodik also criticized the European Union’s reform processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina, claiming the Dayton Peace Agreement has failed and describing Brussels-led efforts as “anti-Serb.” In support of upcoming elections, Putin expressed backing for the ruling coalition in Republika Srpska. Dodik noted that a Russian medical team has agreed to provide cancer treatment to the region. Additionally, Dodik maintained his opposition to imposing visas on Russian citizens or participating in sanctions against Russia. He further asserted his intention to remain in politics for as long as the people desire, despite legal restrictions regarding his ability to hold certain political functions. ## Claims - Dodik claims Republika Srpska and Russia are strategic partners. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Dodik announced that Republika Srpska will block Bosnia and Herzegovina’s path to European integration until a new EU administration is formed. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for the ruling coalition in Republika Srpska ahead of the upcoming elections. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Dodik proposed the creation of a high-level advisory body consisting of the presidents and prime ministers of Russia and Republika Srpska. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Milorad Dodik and Prime Minister Savo Minić met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss strategic cooperation. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Dodik stated to Putin that the Dayton Peace Agreement has failed. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Dodik confirmed he will continue to oppose the introduction of visas for Russians and any sanctions against Russia. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The US State Department expressed support for the South Interconnection pipeline to increase energy security in Bosnia and Herzegovina. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A Russian medical team has agreed to make a cancer treatment available to Republika Srpska. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Dodik criticized the EU's approach to Bosnia and Herzegovina, calling the Brussels project anti-Serb. (corroborated by 3 sources) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russian hybrid activities and military actions are not intimidating the Alliance. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Republika Srpska leaders meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow Milorad Dodik and Savo Minić met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to strengthen strategic ties between Republika Srpska and Russia, amid discussions on the Dayton Agreement and upcoming elections. 56 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/putin-endorses-dodiks-coalition-ahead-of-bosnia-elections ### 2026-09-22: Republika Srpska officials visit Moscow and Washington Republika Srpska officials are conducting diplomatic visits to Moscow and Washington, while a former KLA member was arrested in North Macedonia on a Serbian warrant. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/republika-srpska-officials-visit-moscow-and-washington --- Cite as: Republika Srpska diplomatic activities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/republika-srpska-diplomatic-activities