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Vucic Orders Mladic Body Flown to Belgrade for Burial

9/7/2026

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President Aleksandar Vucic announced Ratko Mladic’s body will be flown to Belgrade for burial.
Justice Minister Nenad Vujic said Mladic could receive the highest state honors despite his conviction.
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos cancelled her Serbia visit, condemning the glorification of the convicted general.
A Valicon survey found 52 % of Serbs in Republika Srpska regard Mladic as a hero.

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President Aleksandar Vucic announced Ratko Mladic’s body will be flown to Belgrade for burial.
Justice Minister Nenad Vujic said Mladic could receive the highest state honors despite his conviction.
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos cancelled her Serbia visit, condemning the glorification of the convicted general.
A Valicon survey found 52 % of Serbs in Republika Srpska regard Mladic as a hero.