https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-gather-in-belgrade-for-funeral-of-convicted-war-criminal-ratko-mladicContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-gather-in-belgrade-for-funeral-of-convicted-war-criminal-ratko-mladichttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-gather-in-belgrade-for-funeral-of-convicted-war-criminal-ratko-mladic#u65060Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:08:54 +0000Top European Union officials expressed shock after Serbia provided a military funeral and hero's honors for Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general who died while serving a life sentence for war crimes and genocide. The decision to honor Mladic sparked sharp international condemnation and renewed doubts regarding Serbia's long-standing aspirations to join the European block. In response to the growing dispute with the European Union over the funeral, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic called snap elections to test the political direction of the country.Why it mattersSerbia historicall https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-gather-in-belgrade-for-funeral-of-convicted-war-criminal-ratko-mladichttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-gather-in-belgrade-for-funeral-of-convicted-war-criminal-ratko-mladic#u61167Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:47:55 +0000Thousands of people assembled in Belgrade for the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic, widely known as the Butcher of Bosnia. The service included full military honors in Serbia, drawing large crowds of mourners despite warnings from the European Union against public tributes. Mladic was convicted for his role in genocide and war crimes during the conflicts of the 1990s.Why it mattersThe public homage to Ratko Mladic highlights ongoing tensions in the region regarding the legacy of the 1990s Balkan conflicts. The European Union had explicitly warned authorities against allowing a pu