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U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Dodik Associates Amid Controversy

10/18/2025

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On October 17, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department removed four associates of former Bosnian Serb president Milorad Dodik from its sanctions list.
Milorad Dodik has faced sanctions for obstructing the Dayton peace deal and promoting separatist policies that threaten Bosnia's stability.
He lost his presidential mandate in August 2025 due to a court ruling that sentenced him to a year in jail or a fine, along with a six-year ban from political activity.
The U.S. did not provide reasons for the removal of sanctions against Jelena Pajic Bastinac, Danijel Dragicevic, Goran Rakovic, and Dijana Milankovic.

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On October 17, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department removed four associates of former Bosnian Serb president Milorad Dodik from its sanctions list.
Milorad Dodik has faced sanctions for obstructing the Dayton peace deal and promoting separatist policies that threaten Bosnia's stability.
He lost his presidential mandate in August 2025 due to a court ruling that sentenced him to a year in jail or a fine, along with a six-year ban from political activity.
The U.S. did not provide reasons for the removal of sanctions against Jelena Pajic Bastinac, Danijel Dragicevic, Goran Rakovic, and Dijana Milankovic.