Draško Stanivuković, the mayor of Banja Luka and president of the “Sigurna Srpska” movement, has announced he will attend the funeral of Ratko Mladić, a convicted war criminal. The announcement has sparked immediate controversy and condemnation. Stanivuković attempted to defend his decision, seemingly justifying the “glorification of war criminals” with an unspecified rationale. This move is likely to further exacerbate existing tensions in the region and draw international criticism. His attendance signals a controversial stance on accountability for war crimes committed during the Bosnian War. The decision has been reported by Sarajevo Times and is expected to generate further discussion regarding reconciliation and justice in the Balkans. It raises questions about the political climate and the normalization of figures convicted of serious offenses.