The funeral of former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic took place in Belgrade, attracting thousands of attendees, including high-ranking officials from Serbia and Bosnia’s Republika Srpska. The service was conducted with military honors, a move that directly contradicts warnings from the European Union against glorifying Mladic, who was convicted of war crimes. The display of respect for Mladic has sparked international condemnation, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. Despite his conviction by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, Mladic retained significant support among Serb nationalists. The large turnout at the funeral in Belgrade underscores the complex and divisive legacy of the Bosnian War. This event further strains Serbia’s relations with international bodies and neighboring countries affected by the conflict. The funeral serves as a stark reminder of the deep wounds left by the wars of the 1990s.