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US Backs Italian Envoy, EU Prefers French, Peacekeeping at Risk

6/6/2026

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United States warned it may scale back Bosnia peacekeeping after European states failed to agree on a High Representative.
Washington backed Italian diplomat Antonio Zanardi Landi, while European nations supported French envoy René Troccaz and called for reducing the High Representative’s authority.
Analysts said the United States push for Landi may serve interests, citing lobbying that lifted sanctions on Milorad Dodik and contracts tied to President Donald Trump’s family associates.

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United States warned it may scale back Bosnia peacekeeping after European states failed to agree on a High Representative.
Washington backed Italian diplomat Antonio Zanardi Landi, while European nations supported French envoy René Troccaz and called for reducing the High Representative’s authority.
Analysts said the United States push for Landi may serve interests, citing lobbying that lifted sanctions on Milorad Dodik and contracts tied to President Donald Trump’s family associates.