The UK Government has sanctioned Milorad Dodik and Zeljka Cvijanovic

(Patria) - Today the UK Government has announced the first UK sanctions under the Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime.

The UK Government has sanctioned Milorad Dodik and Zeljka Cvijanovic for their undermining of the legitimacy and functionality of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

UK sanctions mean that Dodik and Cvijanovic will be unable to travel to the UK or use or access any assets they may have in the UK.

The Foreign Secretary said,

“These two politicians are deliberately undermining the hard won peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Encouraged by Putin, their reckless behaviour threatens stability and security across the Western Balkans. With these tough sanctions we are showing that the enemies of peace will be held to account.”

These are not sanctions against Republika Srpska and its citizens. These are sanctions against two individuals who have acted irresponsibly with the power entrusted to them.