Bulgaria to veto sanctions against Russia under certain conditions
Bulgaria has announced that it is prepared to veto new European sanctions against Russia. The reason for this decision is the inclusion of Russian Patriarch Kirill in the European Union's list of sanctioned individuals.
According to the country's official position, imposing restrictions on religious leaders is unacceptable. President Rumen Radev emphasized that Bulgaria will not support measures that affect spiritual institutions, as this contradicts the principles of freedom of religion.
This decision places Bulgaria in a specific position regarding the common policy of the European Union. Discussions are currently underway in Brussels concerning new packages of sanctions aimed at exerting pressure on Moscow due to the military conflict in Ukraine.
It is expected that the topic will be subject to further negotiations between the Bulgarian government and European partners. Diplomatic efforts will be aimed at finding a compromise that preserves the unity of the union without violating Bulgaria's national positions.
The situation remains dynamic, and it remains to be seen how the negotiations within the European Council will develop. The Bulgarian authorities continue to monitor the development of events closely in order to protect the country's interests.