Parliament divisions deepened over Bulgaria’s stance on the latest EU sanctions package against Russia, as the debate over the possible inclusion of Russian Patriarch Kirill moved beyond religion and into questions of national interest and geopolitical alignment. Opposition party GERB criticized the government’s approach, arguing that the issue is being misframed.

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…

Bulgaria has objected to the inclusion of Russian Orthodox Church leader Patriarch Kirill in the EU’s proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia, diplomats told European…