Bosnia-Herzegovina withdrew its diplomats from Belgrade after the funeral of Ratko Mladic, a controversial figure from the Bosnian war. The decision comes after statements by Bosnian officials who said they were willing to break diplomatic relations with Serbia.
Mladic's funeral, the former military commander of Bosnian Serbs, generated strong international condemnation. The glorification of Mladic in Serbia attracted widespread attention, particularly from neighboring countries that suffered during the conflict.
The Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gordan Grlic Radman, considered that the glorification of Mladic in Serbia is incompatible with European Union values. This position is particularly relevant given that Serbia is currently involved in accession negotiations with the European bloc.
The case highlights the persistent tensions in the Balkans region, decades after the end of the Yugoslav wars, and the challenges Serbia faces in its path to European integration.
