Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Kirill and Vladimir Putin. Photo: AP
Bulgaria has stated its objection to the European Union's 21st sanctions package against Russia over plans to include Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, on the sanctions list.
Source: European Pravda, citing two EU diplomats familiar with the discussions who spoke on condition of anonymity
Details: The new 21st EU sanctions package against Russia was discussed by EU ambassadors last week, during which Bulgaria expressed disagreement with adding Patriarch Kirill to the sanctions list, viewing it as interference in religious affairs.
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