Meeting with President of Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik 2025-10-02 23:15:00 Sochi Following the meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club, Vladimir Putin met with President of Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik. President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr President, I am delighted to meet with you once again, on the sidelines of the Valdai Club in Sochi. Recently, you celebrated the Day of Serbian Unity on September 15, and I would like to congratulate you. You have personally contributed greatly to the development of relations with Russia. I understand that the situation in your country and the region is difficult and complex, and I am very interested in hearing your insights. It is a pleasure to see you. President of Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik (retranslated): I am also very happy to see you. I would like to express my pleasure at the opportunity to attend this forum. I am pleased to see the progress in Russia. On May 9, I attended the impressive Victory Parade. It is wonderful to be in Russia again, to discuss our strong, stable and strategic bilateral relations I agree with your observation that the situation in our country is complex. Some say we are never bored and always have something to do. Vladimir Putin: Let us have a more detailed discussion. <…>