European Union strongly condemns Serbia for Ratko Mladić’s state-style funeral ceremony. Thousands gathered in Belgrade as military honored war criminal Ratko Mladić.

Serbian media described the funeral as an official state event for Mladić.

European Union leaders expressed shock and deep sadness over Serbian officials’ attendance. Numerous Orthodox clergy and nationalist politicians participated, fueling growing international outrage.

Bosnia’s foreign ministry recalled most embassy staff after condemning the funeral proceedings. European Union considers freezing funds and halting Serbia’s membership progress amid controversy.