Bulgaria pushes back on EU sanctions targeting Russian figures, citing economic and historical ties
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Bulgaria pushes back on EU sanctions targeting Russian figures, citing economic and historical ties
When the European Union moved to impose new sanctions on Russia-including measures targeting Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, and former Lukoil president Vagit Alekperov-only one EU member state spoke up in opposition: Bulgaria. At a European Council meeting on June 18-his first as Bulgaria’s prime minister-Rumen Radev warned that Sofia would veto the sanctions package unless Patriarch Kirill and the ex-Lukoil chief were re…
The Patriarchate of Bulgaria on EU sanctions against the Patriarch of Moscow | Orthodox Times (en)
The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Bulgaria addressed the issue of the possible adoption of a new package of European Union sanctions against the Russian Federation, which reportedly includes Patriarch Kirill of Moscow. At its meeting, the Synod clarified that it is not within its competence to take a position on this matter. Read below the announcement from the Holy Synod: Regarding the issue that has arisen concerning the possible adopti…
Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Rumen Radev, met with the Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and the Metropolitan of Sofia, Daniil. After a meeting, Radev answered journalists' questions: "I have made it clear that the person of Patriarch Kirill (Russian Patriarch, n.r.) does not interest me. What interests me is that the religion of all Orthodox Christians be respected. I do not want to involve the church in [...]
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