This is Russia's plan if Kosovo takes seat at UN

Moscow is willing to support Republika Srpska on the matter of self-determination. This topic will be the main point of discussion during a meeting between Milorad Dodik, president of Republika Srpska and Sergey Lavrov.

As reported by Vecernje Novosti, Russian officials have already indicated that if Pristina takes a seat in the United Nations or the final agreement between Kosovo and Serbia will have such content, then Russia will demand that even Serbs in Bosnia be recognised such a right.

Lavrov's meeting with Serbian authorities in Banja Luka will take place on 15 September, when Serbian President Alexander Vuciq will also meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, writes V. Novosti, the Periscope broadcast.

Political analyst Dragomir Andjelkovic has told Novosti there is no doubt that Russia supports the Serbian aspirin for Banja Luka to have a seat at the UN.

“From officials in Moscow, messages have been clear that resolving the Kosovo issue cannot be a specific case, but may be a model for the future. Lavrov's arrival in Banja Luka is also a signal that Moscow and Serbia are strategic partners in the Balkans, just as support of Dodik, who gives strong competition that Bosnia and Herzegovina will not join NATO,”, he says, broadcast Periscopi.

For Slobodan Zecevic, a researcher at the Institute for European Studies, Russia's move is a tendency to show that when it comes to Serbian interests, Russia always stands by Serbia.

It is understandable that Moscow will now inform international partners, including the United States of America, some of our attitudes and goals, in particular on the Kosovo issue. It is very necessary to initially close this topic and then open up other topics, such as the question of resolving the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, he says. /Periscope.