Bulgaria has indicated that it is opposing elements of the European Union’s 21st sanctions package against Russia, according to reporting by Politico citing two diplomatic sources. The package, presented by the European Commission on June 9, is currently under discussion among member states and is expected to be finalized by the end of July.

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