BiH Presidency member Milorad Dodik said that in 30 years, he "sees Republika Srpska (RS) as an 'independent state' that will be more developed, united with Serbia in a certain state form, without bad intentions towards the region," the RS entity public emitter ‘RTRS’ reported Monday.

Dodik claims that the RS is more stable than ever, that it is a subject, but that “its independence depends on a series of assessments.”

“Republika Srpska has its own policy, which is aimed at strengthening peace, stability, economy and support for the population,” said Dodik.

Dodik pointed out that he is proud of the contact he has with the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin.

“He helped Republika Srpska in many matters, during the purchase of the oil refinery in Brod, vetoing the British resolution in the Security Council. I like meeting with him. He never asked me to do anything, he only asked what he could do to help,” said Dodik.