President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with the delegation of the  Republic of Srpska led by Prime Minister Savo Minić and President Milorad Dodik.

During the meeting, President Putin expressed support for the ruling coalition in Republic of  Srpska.

"We do not want foreign influence to be the deciding factor. We want a fairer attitude toward Serbs and the Serbian people. We want stability for the entire region. I sincerely wish you success". President Putin stated and underlined that Russia was aware that Serbs do not seek any exemption from general rules.

"We also know that you are committed to upholding the rules. You seek only the implementation of the Dayton Agreement. We consider impositions unacceptable", Presdient Putin also said during the meeting.

After the meeting in the Kremlin, President Milorad Dodik stated that they spoke about the relations between Republic of Srpska and Russian Federation.

"I congratulated President Putin on his election victory. Everything indicates that we, too, will achieve success. There will be special technologies introduced, technologies that are speculative in nature, yet we believe we will succeed. I am grateful for the support at the UN", Dodik said.

Dodik stated he agreed with Russia's policies and proposed holding annual joint sessions between the Governments of the Russian Federation and Republika Srpska,

"We, too, feel pressure from Brussels, but our policies remain unchanged. We do not allow sanctions against Russia. We support military neutrality and do not permit admittance to NATO. There will be no visas for Russian citizens entering BiH", Dodik said.

He pointed out that the Dayton Agreement had failed and that "the West had dismantled it."

"Trust in BiH has never been lower, and I believe BiH will struggle to succeed", Dodik said.

Prime Minister of Republic of Srpska Savo Minić stated that support for developing economic cooperation was expressed during today's meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"This is my first meeting at this level, and I am deeply impressed", Prime Minister Minić said after the meeting and reiterated the position of the Government of the Republic of Srpska regarding the position on NATO membership and its opposing to imposition of sanctions against Russian citizens.

He emphasized that political cooperation is of utmost importance, but that also plans regarding economic cooperation were discussed whereas President Putin confirmed cooperation with company 'Orao' based in Republic of Srpska.