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🇧🇬 Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova confirmed on June 17 that the country’s government opposes some of the proposals in the 21st package of sanctions on #Russia – including those on Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill – describing them as “symbolic”. sofiaglobe.com/2026/06/17/b...

<<sanctions as a whole. Meanwhile, European Pravda, citing EU diplomatic sources, reports that Bulgaria opposes proposed sanctions against Patriarch Kirill, arguing that such measures could be viewed as interference in religious affairs. >>

Bulgaria vetoes EU sanctions over Lukoil and economic risks | Ukraine news https://www.byteseu.com/2121019/ Sofia says the sanctions threaten its refinery and jobs. The veto will test EU unity while leaving room for diplomatic negotiations. Bulgaria will veto the latest EU sanctions package …

Bulgaria opposes EU sanctions targeting the Russian Patriarch and Lukoil eualive.net/bulgaria-opp... The government in Sofia considers sanctions against Patriarch Kirill to be largely symbolic and potentially counterproductive

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev opposes EU sanctions on Russia's Patriarch Kirill. "I am not interested in the Russian Patriarch himself. What concerns me is that he is the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, which belongs to the same Eastern Orthodox tradition as our own church."

Reactions in parliament after PM’s statement on veto on sanctions against Russia https://www.byteseu.com/2128762/ “Protecting Patriarch Kirill does not make Bulgaria safer, richer, more influential, more competitive, does not strengthen our positions in the European Union and the security of …

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

❗️POLITICO reports Italy has joined Bulgaria in raising objections to proposed EU sanctions on Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill. Rome reportedly cited Vatican concerns over sanctioning the leader of a Christian denomination, while discussions on the 21st sanctions package continue. #Russia

🇧🇬❗️ Bulgaria has signalled its opposition to part of the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, Politico reports, citing two diplomats. The Commission has proposed including Russian Patriarch Kirill in the sanctions list. The reason given is his support for the war in Ukraine.

Bulgaria will not allow anti-Russian sanctions that harm its economy — PM Rumen Radev noted that the EU had already adopted 20 sanctions packages, but said that "they have had no impact whatsoever on the course of the war"

PM Radev proposes that Bulgaria and Ukraine jointly build Belene NPP https://www.byteseu.com/2168541/ Sofia will oppose the European Union’s proposed 21st package of sanctions against Russia if Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and one of the heads of Lukoil in Bulgaria, Vagit Alekperov, are not …

❗️Bulgaria will veto the EU’s latest Russia sanctions package, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said, citing risks to Lukoil, Bulgaria’s sole refinery, fuel supply, metro spare parts and fertilizers. He also said Sofia opposes sanctions against Russian Church dignitaries. #Bulgaria

Bulgaria to seek removal of Russia's Patriarch Kirill from EU sanctions list, prime minister says ->The Kyiv Independent | More on "Patriarch Kirill EU sanctions Bulgaria" at BigEarthData.ai | #RussiaUkraineWar

Bulgarian PM confirms readiness to veto EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia Rumen Radev emphasized that he would do that in order to defend Bulgaria's national interests

🟢 Diplomatic Threat | 6/10 🇧🇬 🇪🇺 🇷🇺 Bulgaria threatens to veto 21st EU sanctions package against Russia Bulgaria threatens to veto the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia if it does not exclude Patriarch Kirill and restrictions dangerous for the Bulgarian economy, as rep… #OSINT #Bulgaria #EU

Bulgaria is against certain anti-Russian sanctions — Foreign Minister According to Velislava Petrova-Chamova, Sofia does not support sanctions that inflict damage to EU member-countries

🇧🇬❗️ Bulgaria ‌will veto the latest European Union package of sanctions against Russia because it may have a negative impact on its economy and because the government disagrees with sanctions against a Russian bishop, - Prime Minister Rumen Radev said

Bulgaria opposes EU sanctions targeting the Russian Patriarch and ... Edit Bulgaria has objected to parts of the EU’s proposed 21st package of sanctions against Russia, specifically measures targeting Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill and provisions that could affect the operations of Russian oil giant Lukoil, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said on Wednesday. The 21st sanctions package was proposed by the European Commission on 9 June and is expected to be adopted by the end of July. Expected elements include locking in the G7 oil price cap mechanism (around $44-60 per barrel), blacklisting more shadow fleet tankers, expanding designations of war-supporting entities and individuals (potentially including Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill), and new curbs on crypto, trade, and financial channels. 21st sanctions push: EU tightens the screws on Putin’s war economy – but will It be enough? Sofia has long maintained a cautious position on issues involving the Russian Orthodox Church and its head, Patriarch Kirill. During previous discussions on possible EU sanctions against the Russian religious leader, Bulgaria was among the member states expressing reservations, arguing …

Trouble for Brussels: Bulgaria Threatens To Block New Sanctions Against Russia ━ The European Conservative https://www.europesays.com/dk/112379/ The European Union is facing a new obstacle in its attempt to approve another package of sanctions against…

KYIV POST: Bulgaria Opposes EU Sanctions on Russian Patriarch Kirill https://www.kyivpost.com/post/78390 Bulgaria has voiced opposition to the EU’s proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia because it includes sanctions against Russian Orthodox Church leader Patriarch Kirill. The package […]

Bulgaria will veto updated EU sanctions, citing economic harm | Ukraine news https://www.byteseu.com/2121985/ Rumen Radev warned Brussels that Sofia will block the updated sanctions unless economic and religious concerns are resolved. In Brussels on June 18, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that …

Bulgaria's Veto Threat: A Test of EU Unity and National Interests Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev has threatened to veto the EU's latest package of sanctions against Russia, citing concerns over the impact on the country's economy and its historical ties to the Russian Orthodox Church. The move has sparked concerns about Bulgaria's commitment to EU unity and its willingness to prioritize national interests over collective action. Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev has sent shockwaves through the European Union by threatening to veto the latest package of sanctions against Russia. The move has sparked concerns about Bulgaria's commitment to EU unity and its willingness to prioritize national interests over collective action. The EU's latest package of sanctions against Russia includes 34 individuals and 47 entities, with the aim of further isolating Russia and pressuring it to end its aggression in Ukraine. However, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev has objected to the inclusion of two individuals on the list: Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, and Vagit Alekperov, the former president of Lukoil. Radev's objections are rooted in Bulgaria's hi…

🇧🇬 Bulgaria will not support sanctions against Russia if they hurt its economy, PM Rumen Radev said. EU leaders will discuss Ukraine, budgets and economic risks in Brussels. paralell.eu/bulgaria/pol... #Bulgaria #EU #Politics #Russia

🇧🇬The new EU sanctions package against Russiais under threat, but not because of Hungary Bulgaria plans to veto the new EU sanctions package against Russia. In Sofia, they explained that this will happen for two reasons.

“Yes, I Will Veto”: Bulgaria’s PM Stuns Brussels With Threat to Block Russia Sanctions Over Patriarch Kirill – Novinite.com https://www.europesays.com/dk/111963/ Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has confirmed that the country will block new…

💭🤔 🇧🇬   Bulgaria will not support the EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia due to the inclusion of Patriarch Kirill, — EU diplomats cited by European Pravda 💬  Also, several countries, including Bulgaria, raised concerns over the energy sanctions proposed in the EU’s 21st package

“Yes, I Will Veto”: Bulgaria’s PM Stuns Brussels With Threat to Block Russia Sanctions Over Patriarch Kirill – Novinite.com https://www.byteseu.com/2118836/ Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has confirmed that the country will block new sanctions against …

Bulgaria has objected to parts of the European Union’s proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia, according to Politico, citing two diplomats familiar with the discussions. According to reports, Sofia's concerns relate to several elements of the package rather than opposition to >>

One EU country did not support the 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions "Bulgaria has made it clear that it opposes part of the 21st package of EU sanctions against Russia," www.rbc.ua/rus/news/odn...

Bulgaria will not support sanctions against Russia https://www.byteseu.com/2119462/ According to him, the new restrictions could harm Bulgaria’s economy. In addition, the government does not agree with sanctions against Russian Patriarch Kirill. Radev noted that the measures also pose serious …

Bulgaria vetoed the 21st package of anti-Russian EU sanctions.🇷🇺🇧🇬▪️Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced this ahead of the EU summit in Brussels. ▪️Sofia is ready to support only those restrictions that can bring Russia and Ukraine closer to peace talks, he emphasized. ▪️The new sanctions

Bulgarian PM Radev emerges as EU summit's new vocal dissenter on Russia sanctions eualive.net/bulgarian-pm... The European Council session also exposed deepening fractures over how (or whether) to engage the Kremlin

🇧🇬 Bulgaria says it is prepared to veto the EU's next sanctions package against Russia unless its concerns over oil imports and the status of the Russian Orthodox Church are addressed. The move could complicate efforts to secure unanimous approval for the bloc's latest measures against Moscow.

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister confirms government opposes some proposed ... Bulgaria June 17, 2026 June 17, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia , Ukraine Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova confirmed on June 17 that the country’s government opposes some of the proposals in the 21 st package of sanctions on Russia – including those on Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill – describing them as “symbolic”. As The Sofia Globe reported at the time , European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen put forward the proposed 21 st package of sanctions on Russia on June 9. Politico reported on June 17 that Bulgaria had signalled that it opposes parts of the EU’s 21st Russian sanctions package, according to two diplomats ( for Morning Trade subscribers ). Petova, speaking to reporters, said: “Our main goal is to reach a situation where effective negotiations can be held”. “There are a number of elements that we do not support – on the one hand in the energy sector, and on the other – sanctions related to Russian Patriarch Kirill, which fall into the category of symbolic measures. They have the potential to be counterproductive,” Petrova said. She said that the package is currently being…

🟢 Diplomatic Threat | 6/10 🇧🇬 🇪🇺 🇷🇺 Bulgaria threatens to veto 21st EU sanctions package against Russia Bulgaria threatens to veto the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia if it does not exclude Patriarch Kirill and restrictions dangerous for the Bulgarian economy, as reported by Reuters […]

EU leaders agree to renew Russia sanctions for a full year for the first time as Bulgaria’s pro-Russian leader vows to veto the next batch Rumen Radev wants the Russian oil company that runs his country’s only refinery struck from the list euromaidanpress.com/2026/06/19/e...

Bulgaria ‌will veto the latest European Union package of sanctions against Russia because it may have a negative impact on its economy and because the government disagrees with sanctions against a Russian ​bishop, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday. www.reuters.com/world/bulgar...

The country also opposed the imposition of sanctions against KGB trained Putin appointed Patriarch Kirill. "We have the right to vote, and we will exercise it," the Prime Minister emphasised. Fuck #Bulgaria 3/3

KYIV INDEPENDENT: Bulgaria to seek removal of Russia's Patriarch Kirill from EU sanctions list, prime minister says https://kyivindependent.com/bulgaria-to-seek-removal-of-russias-patriarch-kirill-from-eu-sanctions-list/ "Bulgaria will ask Patriarch Kirill to be removed from the sanction […]

#Bulgaria vetoes 21st #EU #sanctions package against #Russia Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced this before the EU summit in Brussels. Sofia will only support restrictions that can bring Russia and #Ukraine closer to peace talks, he stressed.

🇧🇬 Bulgaria may block the EU’s 21st sanctions package over plans to sanction Patriarch Kirill, calling it interference in religious affairs. The sanctions themselves matter little, but the move is a test of who could replace Orbán as the bloc’s main spoiler – Radev is making a strong bid.

Russian Media Praise Bulgaria for Resisting Parts of EU Sanctions Package on Russia – Novinite.com https://www.byteseu.com/2117862/ Russian Patriarch Kirill (left), Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev, then President (right) Russian state and business media have broadly highlighted Bulgaria’s …

“Bulgaria ‌will veto the latest European Union package of sanctions against Russia because it may have a negative impact on its economy and because the government disagrees with sanctions against a Russian bishop, - Prime Minister Rumen Radev said.” I’m not holding breath waiting for the EU to lead.

Italy Joins Bulgaria in Opposing EU Sanctions on Russian Patriarch Kirill – Novinite.com https://www.europesays.com/people/138504/ Italy has aligned with Bulgaria in raising objections to the European Union’s proposal to sanction Russian Patriarch Kirill…

Bulgaria's PM Radev is vetoing EU sanctions on Russia. The real reason: Lukoil runs Bulgaria's only refinery. He wants them off the list. A Russian oil company is effectively holding an EU member state hostage. And Radev is letting it happen.

📰 #Finance "Bulgaria’s new government will oppose sanctions against the head of the Russian Orthodox Church included in the latest European Union package of measures targeting Moscow, the country’s foreign minister said."

Bulgaria ‘won’t allow’ sanctions on Russia that hurt its own economy: Premier https://www.byteseu.com/2118482/ Şeyma Erkul Dayanç 18 June 2026•Update: 18 June 2026 By Seyma Erkul Dayanc Bulgaria’s premier on Thursday drew a line against sanctions on Russia that would hurt its own economy. “We …

to the operation of Bulgaria's only oil refinery, operated by Lukoil, Radev added. Sofia also opposed including Patriarch Kirill on the sanctions list: "I don't care about the patriarch, I care that he is the head of the Russian Orthodox Church,

package poses a significant risk to the operation of Bulgaria's only oil refinery, operated by Lukoil, Radev added. ▪️Sofia also opposed the inclusion of Patriarch Kirill on the sanctions list: ➖"I don't care about the patriarch; what matters to me is that he is the head of the Russian Orthodox

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev says Bulgaria will only back the EU's 21st sanctions if Patriarch Kirill and Lukoil's Alekperov are removed. This shows how national energy interests can complicate EU unity on sanctions.

Bulgaria to seek removal of Russia's Patriarch Kirill from EU sanctions list, prime minister says "Bulgaria will ask Patriarch Kirill to be removed from the sanction package," Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said.

#EUCO update: Zelenskyy held a bilateral meeting with the new prime minister of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, @euronews.com can confirm. Earlier today, Radev said he would oppose sanctions on Patriarch Kirill.

NewsInsideUkraine t.me/NewsInsideUk... 🇧🇬The new EU sanctions package against Russiais under threat, but not because of Hungary Bulgaria plans to veto the new EU sanctions package against Russia. In Sofia, they explained that this will happen for two reasons.

Bulgaria to seek removal of Russia's Patriarch Kirill from EU sanctions list, prime minister says "Bulgaria will ask Patriarch Kirill to be removed from the sanction package," Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said.

❗️Bulgaria will veto the EU’s latest Russia sanctions package, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said, citing risks to Lukoil, Bulgaria’s sole refinery, fuel supply, metro spare parts and fertilizers. He also said Sofia opposes sanctions against Russian Church dignitaries. #Bulgaria

🇧🇬Bulgaria has threatened to block the new EU sanctions package against Russia — citing economic risks and restrictions against the Russian Orthodox Church, Reuters reports. According to Prime Minister Rumen Radev, the sanctions could seriously impact Bulgaria's energy sector. >>

Bulgaria will veto the latest European Union package of sanctions against Russia because it may have a negative impact on its economy and because the government disagrees with sanctions against a Russian bishop, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday. TVP World News tvpworld.com/93885320/bul...

#Bulgaria needs to kick this twat our or face the consequences 🇧🇬❗️ Bulgaria ‌will veto the latest European Union package of sanctions against Russia because it may have a negative impact on its economy 1/2

Rumen Radev: Bulgaria will veto the new sanctions package against ... Bulgaria » Rumen Radev: Bulgaria will veto the new sanctions package against Russia Rumen Radev: Bulgaria will veto the new sanctions package against Russia Our country always defends its interests, especially in energy, the Prime Minister emphasized Jun 18, 2026 18:28 204 Svetoslava Ingilizova Author at Fakti.bg Bulgaria will veto the new sanctions package against Russia. Our country does not agree with the part about the Russian Church. This was stated by Prime Minister Rumen Radev before the regular meeting of the European Council in Brussels. According to him, Bulgaria will demand that Patriarch Kirill be removed from the sanctions package, Nova TV reported. However, the Prime Minister emphasized that our country will not obstruct the common decisions of the EU on Ukraine. “We will support the process of negotiations for Ukraine's accession to the EU”, he is categorical. ”The Ukrainian president has expressed a desire to meet and we will do so today”, Radev announced. According to him, his cabinet does not agree with the sanctions, as they threaten our economy. As an example, Radev pointed to the risk to the…

Bulgaria’s Radev is stepping into Orban’s shoes and prepares to obstruct the next EU sanctions package w the bad faith argument that economic pressure on Ru is fine but sanctioning the Ru patriarch would be counterproductive as it’d bolster Ru propaganda that EU suppresses religious freedom.

🇧🇬 #Bulgaria ‌will veto the latest European Union package of sanctions against #Russia because it may have a negative impact on its economy and because the government disagrees with sanctions against a Russian ​bishop, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday. www.reuters.com/world/bulgar...

Bulgaria not vetoing EU sanctions package against Russia, Foreign ... Radio Bulgaria News News Tuesday 23 June 2026 11:05 Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 11:05 Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova PHOTOBTA, archive Font size Bulgaria is not vetoing the 21st sanctions package against Russia. The package is currently being discussed among EU member states. It is precisely at this stage that countries voice their reservations, Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova told bTV. “This is not the first time Bulgaria has voiced reservations. In this case, they relate both to individuals, including Patriarch Kirill, and to the energy sector”, Minister Petrova added. Reactions in parliament after PM’s statement on veto on sanctions against Russia “If our reservations are taken into account and a consensus is reached with the other member states, the package will be adopted, as has generally happened in the past”, Velislava Petrova said. Asked whether US tanker aircraft would be relocated from Sofia Airport due to the June 30 deadline set by the Bulgarian government, Velislava Petrova-Chamova said the decision rested with the US side and that it remained to be seen wheth…

Bulgaria vetoes 21st EU sanctions package against Russia Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced this before the EU summit in Brussels. Sofia will only support restrictions that can bring Russia and Ukraine closer to peace talks, he stressed. The new sanctions package poses a significant risk