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Bosnia Holds General Election Amid Russian Influence and Ethnic Tensions

Around 3.4 million voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina are casting ballots in general elections for the three-member presidency, national parliament, and leadership of the country's two entities. Separatist Serb leader Milorad Dodik, barred from public office, has dominated the campaign, raising questions about Russian influence and Bosnia's stalled EU bid amid simmering ethnic tensions.

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Around 3.4 million voters are choosing the three members of the country's multi-ethnic presidency, lawmakers for the national Parliament and heads of institutions for the country's two entities.

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Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large and ethnic tensions simmer

Around 3.4 million voters are choosing the three members of the country's multi-ethnic presidency, lawmakers for the national Parliament and heads of institutions for the country's two entities.

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Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large over race and stalled EU bid dominate election

Around 3.4 million voters in Bosnia are choosing the three members of the country’s multi-ethnic presidency, lawmakers for the national Parliament, and heads of institutions for the country’s two entities.

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Bosnians vote as pro-Russian politician looms large and ethnic tensions simmer

Bosnians head to the polls Sunday in elections that ​could impact how much influence Russia has over the small Balkan nation, with separatist Serb leader Milorad Dodik dominating the campaign despite his ban from public office. Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country marred by ethnic tensions, has struggled to recover since its brutal 1992-95 conflict.

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