Nationalist Bosnian Serb politician Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in Bosnia’s elections held on Sunday. The elections took place against a backdrop of economic pressures and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. Bosnia remains deeply divided along ethnic lines, a consequence of the brutal war that ravaged the nation between 1992 and 1995. Dodik’s win raises concerns given his pro-Russian stance and past separatist rhetoric. The Associated Press reported on the results, highlighting the ongoing ethnic tensions that continue to shape the political landscape of Bosnia. This election outcome will likely influence the country’s future trajectory regarding both internal stability and its path towards EU integration.