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Republika Srpska is registered under the UK “FOREIGN INFLUENCE REGISTRATION SCHEME” and is now sanctioned by OFAC

18/08/2025

The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) came into force on 1 July 2025.

  • FIRS protects the safety and interests of the UK by improving the understanding of activity taking place in the UK at the instruction of a foreign state or certain foreign state‑controlled organisations.
  • You must register with FIRS if you or your organisation meet certain conditions.   
  • Failure to register such activities is a criminal offence under UK law.

Republika Srpska Registers Under UK’s Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS)

  • Republika Srpska iso among the first foreign entities to register under the UK’s Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), which came into effect on 1 July 2025 under the National Security Act 2023
  • FIRS is designed to increase transparency around foreign influence in UK politics. It has two tiers:
  • Political Influence Tier: Requires registration if a foreign power directs activities aimed at influencing UK political decisions.
  • Enhanced Tier: Applies to entities linked to high-risk states (currently Russia and Iran) and covers a broader range of activities.
  • Republika Srpska’s registration suggests it may be involved in activities within the UK that could be interpreted as political influence, such as lobbying or public communications directed by a foreign government.

Republika Srpska Hires US Law Firm to Challenge OFAC Sanctions

  • The government of Republika Srpska, one of the two entities within Bosnia and Herzegovina, has retained a U.S. law firm to contest sanctions imposed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
  • These sanctions target individuals and entities linked to Milorad Dodik, the president of Republika Srpska, for alleged corruption and destabilising activities in the region
  • The legal move is part of a broader strategy by Republika Srpska to push back against international pressure and reputational damage stemming from these designations.
  • OFAC has previously sanctioned Dodik and several associated companies, citing their role in undermining the Dayton Peace Agreement and perpetuating corruption.

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