# Pro-Russian Dodik Praises Trump After Allies Triumph in Bosnia Vote

https://mins.news/en/item/85650

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-04 20:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-04/pro-russian-dodik-praises-trump-as-allies-triumph-in-bosnia-vote?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac2b74e92573c0001e815b3

> Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, who backs Russian President Vladimir Putin and opposes Bosnia’s unity, retained influence behind the scenes on Sunday after his allies held their positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s elections. He credited US President Donald Trump’s influence for the outcome.

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