Former US ambassador to Sarajevo, Michael Murphy, has publicly criticized the US government’s lack of response to the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, which took place in Belgrade. Murphy voiced his concerns on the X network, noting the criticism directed towards the European Union for its handling of the event. He lamented that, amidst the outrage, the US administration’s silence went largely unnoticed. The former ambassador’s statement highlights a perceived double standard in international responses to the funeral. This criticism raises questions about US foreign policy and its engagement with the legacy of the Bosnian War. The initial report appeared on the Sarajevo Times.