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Serbian President Vučić Defends State Protocol for Ratko Mladić Funeral

President Aleksandar Vučić stated the family of Ratko Mladić organizes their own funeral while Serbia prepares for a state visit.

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President Aleksandar Vučić stated that the family of Ratko Mladić has the choice of what and how to organize the funeral. [1] Darko Mladić claimed that his father Ratko Mladić was killed by negligent treatment and the intentional administration of excessive opioids in The Hague prison. [2] Ratko Mladić, former commander of the Main Staff of the Army of the Republic of Srpska, died at the age of 84 on August 27, 2026, in The Hague. [3] President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed an official visit is scheduled for the following Monday and Tuesday from the President of Uzbekistan. [4] President Aleksandar Vučić said that the state should not wait for anyone regarding the funeral arrangements. [5] Prison documentation confirmed a very serious deterioration of Ratko Mladić's health in recent times, noting he suffered at least two strokes and was operated on several times. [6] President Aleksandar Vučić stated that the official visit from the President of Uzbekistan was booked four months ago. [7]
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  1. President Aleksandar Vučić stated that the family of Ratko Mladić has the choice of what and how to organize the funeral. · Blic.rs
  2. Darko Mladić claimed that his father Ratko Mladić was killed by negligent treatment and the intentional administration of excessive opioids in The Hague prison. · Nezavisne novine
  3. Ratko Mladić, former commander of the Main Staff of the Army of the Republic of Srpska, died at the age of 84 on August 27, 2026, in The Hague. · Nezavisne novine
  4. President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed an official visit is scheduled for the following Monday and Tuesday from the President of Uzbekistan. · Blic.rs
  5. President Aleksandar Vučić said that the state should not wait for anyone regarding the funeral arrangements. · Blic.rs
  6. Prison documentation confirmed a very serious deterioration of Ratko Mladić's health in recent times, noting he suffered at least two strokes and was operated on several times. · Nezavisne novine
  7. President Aleksandar Vučić stated that the official visit from the President of Uzbekistan was booked four months ago. · Blic.rs
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