Why is Bulgaria threatening to veto EU's Russia sanctions?

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Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has announced his intention to veto the EU's latest sanctions on Russia because they target Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill and former Lukoil president Vagit Alekperov. This opposition highlights differing EU member state positions on sanctions against Russia amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev has vowed to veto the EU's latest sanctions against Russia because they include Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill and former Lukoil president Vagit Alekperov. What's behind his opposition?

World Politics Markets Commodities EU sanctions Russia Bulgaria Rumen Radev Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill Lukoil geopolitics

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