Bulgaria has confirmed that it opposes parts of the European Commission’s proposed new package of sanctions against Russia, particularly measures it considers symbolic rather than economically effective. Further reading: Bulgaria Opposes Parts of New EU Sanctions Package Against Russia, According to POLITICO

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…

According to Velislava Petrova-Chamova, Sofia does not support sanctions that inflict damage to EU member-countries