**Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin with President of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats party Milorad Dodik and Prime Minister of Republika Srpska Savo Minic, who are in Moscow on a working visit**
 

> For many years throughout our history, Russia and the Serbian people have maintained a special relationship. We will certainly continue our efforts to further develop our ties, which include political dialogue, our coordinated efforts at the UN, our joint economic projects, and, naturally, our traditionally active engagements in the cultural and humanitarian spheres.

 
The President of Russia also wished the ruling coalition of Republika Srpska success in the upcoming election.