Prime Minister Rumen Radev has outlined Bulgaria’s stance on several key foreign and energy policy issues during a parliamentary question-and-answer session, including sanctions on Russia, cooperation with Ukraine, and the future of nuclear energy projects. Radev confirmed that Bulgaria is prepared to oppose the European Union’s proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia if it includes Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and Vagit Alekperov, a senior figure linked to Lukoil’s operations in Bulgaria.

Rumen Radev emphasized that he would do that in order to defend Bulgaria's national interests

Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated during parliamentary control that Bulgaria will place reservations on the EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia, saying the move is driven…