Bosnian Prosecutors Order Arrest of Dodik, Serb Leaders Amid Tensions

Bosnian state prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik and other top officials, including Prime Minister Radovan Viskovic and Parliament Speaker Nenad Stevandic, following their failure to respond to court summons related to actions undermining Bosnia's constitutional order. This escalation comes after Dodik's conviction for defying international rulings, and he has since promoted laws that limit federal judicial and police authority in the Serb-controlled region of Republika Srpska. The situation has attracted international concern, prompting the EU to deploy reserve forces to maintain stability in Bosnia. Dodik's actions and the subsequent legal challenges are viewed as part of broader efforts toward separatism, which have drawn condemnation from the U.S. and EU while receiving support from Russia. The ongoing political crisis has highlighted the fragility of Bosnia's post-war institutions and has led to increased military presence in the region as a precautionary measure. Discussions regarding a new draft constitution aimed at furthering the RS's autonomy are also underway, intensifying tensions.