Serbia Faces EU Backlash After War Criminal Ratko Mladic Gets Hero's Funeral Images from Ratko Mladic's funeral in Belgrade are a stark reminder of the dark underbelly that exists within some European countries, including those aspiring to join the European Union.
The attendance by senior Serbian officials and members of President Aleksandar Vucic's family at the hero's send off for the convicted war criminal is a slap in the face for the EU and a testament to the complexities of politics in the region.
Mladic remains a revered figure among many Serbs, but his state funeral with military honors raises serious questions about Serbia's commitment to European values.