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Bosnian Serb nationalist Dodik declares party victory in Bosnia election

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Staunchly pro-Russia politician has dominated campaign and inflamed divisions despite not appearing on ballot Bosnian Serb nationalist politician Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in an election in Bosnia shaped by economic pressures,…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:42:08 UTC.

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  1. Dodik urges Serb turnout against ‘Sarajevo crooks’ in Bosnia election

  2. Polls close in Bosnia-Herzegovina's divisive election

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