Prime Minister Rumen Radev
Bulgaria will not block the European Union’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia and Belarus, despite having several reservations about specific measures included in the proposal, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on bTV.
The Bulgarian government approved the country’s official position on the new sanctions package, confirming that Sofia will continue to raise objections on several issues but will not use its right of veto.
According to the government’s position, Bulgaria remains opposed to the possible inclusion of Russian Patriarch Kirill on the EU sanctions list. Sofia argues that such a measure would have no significant economic or financial impact on Russia and would not contribute to ending the war in Ukraine.
“Such an inclusion is likely to be used for propaganda purposes, including to fuel anti-European sentiments,” stated the position.
