“The existence of Republika Srpska depends on Putin”: How do the Russian media write about the meeting between Dodik and Patrushev? – The world

In their reports, the Russian media affirmatively convey the meeting between Dodik and Patrushev.

TASS writes that Patrushev thanked Dodik “for his firm and consistent position on Ukraine”.

“We notice the coincidence of our approaches to the situation in the Balkans, Europe and the world as a whole.” We are aware that Banja Luka is under unprecedented pressure,” said Patrushev at the meeting with Dodik.

“Issues of cooperation between Russia and Republika Srpska in various spheres were discussed. The parties expressed satisfaction with the development of the entire spectrum of interstate cooperation. There was an exchange of opinions on the situation in the Balkans and in Europe as a whole,” the press service of the Security Council of the Russian Federation informed, reports RIA Novosti.

“Your personal, confidential contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin play an important role in deepening bilateral cooperation,” Patrushev said.

“We notice the coincidence of our approaches to the situation in the Balkans, Europe and the world as a whole. We are aware that Banja Luka is under unprecedented pressure”, he added.

Dodik answered him, he writes Radio Sputnikas “during the past time, the situation has become even more difficult for us”.

He complained to Patrushev that “the pressure is unprecedented and constantly applied,” he said.

According to Dodik, strategic cooperation with Russia and the personal attitude of Russian President Vladimir Putin are of key importance for the continued existence of the Republika Srpska.

The President of Republika Srpska praised the relations between Moscow and Banja Luka and spoke in favor of their further strengthening.

“I agree with you that we have a great relationship.” And there is a tendency for those relations to become even stronger,” reports Radio Sputnik.

Channel 1TV.ru in his contribution, he reports that Patrushev told Dodik that his “personal contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin play an important role in deepening bilateral cooperation.”

“We see the coincidence of our approaches to the situation in the Balkans, in Europe and in the world as a whole.” We are aware that Banja Luka is under unprecedented pressure. In this context, we especially appreciate your principled stance against joining the sanctions, your firm and consistent line regarding Ukraine”.

Dodik replied: “We have excellent relations.” And there is a tendency for these relationships to become even stronger. Republika Srpska is very grateful for the way it is treated in Russia. You personally, President Putin and the Russian state. We see this as a strategic cooperation. Of course, it is of crucial importance for our continued existence.”