The widow of late Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic, who was often dubbed Lady Macbeth of the Balkans because of the huge influence she had on her husband, died Sunday in Russia, where she had fled to avoid prosecution. She was 76.
because of the huge influence she had on her husband, died Sunday in Russia, where she had fled to avoid prosecution. She was 76.
Markovic, whose trademark was a plastic flower she often wore in her hair, was known for"diaries" she published in local newspapers that were widely read because they often predicted future political moves by her husband.first lady's notes were written in a poetic, flowery style that contrasted with her often ruthless behavior toward her husband's political opponents.
Though she was never formally charged, Markovic was widely suspected of playing a role in the 1999 assassination of prominent Belgrade newspaper editor Slavko Curuvija, who was gunned down during the NATO bombing of Serbia. Markovic had publicly accused him of supporting the Western military alliance's attacks by"calling for NATO bombs."
Markovic fled Serbia with her son, Marko, who reportedly made a fortune in murky business dealings and smuggling operations while his father was president and Serbia was placed under international isolation for launching land-grabbing wars in neighboring countries after the breakup of the former Yugoslavia.
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