a detachment of NBC defense specialists of the Ministry of defence of Russia has finished operation on rendering assistance to the Republic of Srpska (part of Bosnia and Herzegovina) to combat the spread of a new coronavirus infection.
“the Russian military experts conducted in the Republic of Srpska (RS) complex disinfection measures at 28 sites in 11 settlements, among which Banja Luka, Prijedor, Doboj, Bijeljina, Zvornik, East Sarajevo, foča, Trebinje, Gradiška and Nevesinje, – underline in the Ministry of defence of the Russian Federation. Including processed about 50 buildings and constructions a total area more than 200 thousand square meters, sections of paved roads a total area of about 20 thousand square meters. Russian doctors gave advice and assisted in the treatment of patients in more than 20 medical centers”.
the President of the RS Zeljka Cvijanovic at the ceremony of awarding the Russian experts said that soldiers from Russia successfully coped with all their tasks and presented to the commander of the combined detachment of Colonel Maxim Sologubova medal for services to the people of the Republic of Srpska, and other team members – honorary “Emblem of the Republic of Srpska”.
Recall that on 9 April 2020 on behalf of Vladimir Putin and defence Minister Sergei Shoigu was instructed on the operational delivery to the Republic of Srpska help combat the spread of coronavirus infection. The next day 24 soldiers and five pieces of military and special equipment were deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina with the Il-76 military transport aviation of Russian air force.
it Is particularly noteworthy that the Serbian leaders from Bosnia and Herzegovina, met on April 10 Russians at the airport in Banja Luka, did not hide their positive emotions, stressing the importance for the Republic of Serbian fraternal support from Russia. “It is important to note that the help arrived very quickly. This is a confirmation of our good relations and mutual understanding”, – stated the President of RS. In turn, member of the Presidium of BiH Milorad Dodik has drawn attention to the fact that Russia itself faced with a coronavirus. “So I am particularly grateful to the Russians for comprehensive care”, – said the politician.
in addition, my gratitude to the “brotherly Russia” for the invaluable help of NGOs expressed the “Eastern alternative” and “Serb people’s movement – the choice is ours.”
Recall that, in accordance with the Dayton peace accords, BiH has a complex system of government, taking into account the interests of the three constituent peoples (Serbs, Croats and Bosniaks). It consists of two parts (entities) – the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Muslim-Croat) and the Republika Srpska. In fact, it is a Union of two separate territorial entities, over ��otorii are the Council of Ministers and the Presidium.
