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

Voters in Bosnia cast ballots Sunday in a general election in which most are focused on everyday problems, while some mainstream politicians in the Balkan nation have whipped up war-era tensions that have kept the country divided since its brutal 1992-95 conflict.

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

TL;DR

  • Bosnia held a general election on Sunday.
  • Most voters are focused on everyday problems.
  • Some politicians are stirring up war-era tensions.
  • These tensions have kept Bosnia divided since the 1992-95 conflict.