Why did US let Dodik off the hook and hand Europe's ailing heart to Russia?

"In a stunning geopolitical reversal, on October 29, the United States abruptly lifted sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader and genocide denier Milorad Dodik a known Kremlin ally who has long undermined Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty. The decision, which contradicts years of US policy, intriguingly coincides with the beginning of direct dealings between Russia and Bosnia's Serb entity, Republika Srpska. The Russians, who had long treated Belgrade as the only authority representing all Serbs across the region,"

"The US unexpectedly removed sanctions from Dodik and his network. This was a sudden, unexplained reversal of a longstanding policy. For years, the US targeted him for trying to destabilise Bosnia, denying genocide, and pushing for secession. Removing him from the sanctions list appears to give a blessing to the denial of the Bosnian genocide and creates a clear path for Bosnia's breakup."

"This move creates a glaring paradox in US foreign policy. Dodik is one of the Kremlin's most overt allies in Europe, openly celebrating his ties with Moscow and advocating for Russian interests. However, the US keeps strong sanctions on many other people and entities for far weaker links to Russia. The perplexing decision to lift sanctions on him exposes a troubling inconsistency in Washington's approach to Russia, one that underm"

The United States abruptly lifted sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, a Kremlin ally and genocide denier long accused of undermining Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty. The removal coincided with direct dealings between Russia and Republika Srpska, enhancing Moscow's position in Bosnia. Russia's recognition of Dodik as the representative of Bosnia's Serbs undercuts Serbia's authority and marks a shift from treating Belgrade as the only Serb voice. The sanction lift contradicts years of US policy and appears to enable genocide denial and potential secessionist moves. The decision highlights an inconsistency in Washington's approach to Russia and raises questions about reciprocal concessions.

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