Румен Радев

politician

Rumen Radev is a Bulgarian politician who served as Prime Minister and has been vocal in opposing EU anti-Russian sanctions, citing potential harm to Bulgaria's economy. He has threatened to use Bulgaria's veto power against new sanction packages, particularly those targeting the Russian Orthodox Church or its leadership, including Patriarch Kirill of Moscow. His stance reflects concerns over economic interests and religious ties with Russia.

Recent coverage

• Bulgaria halts military aid to Ukraine due to depleted stockpiles — Вести
• Hungary and Bulgaria will continue to help Ukraine, but not with weapons — Интерфакс
• Bulgarian authorities freeze liquefied gas imports from Turkey for 15 months — Вести
• Politico: Italy Refuses to Support EU Sanctions Against Patriarch Kirill — Коммерсантъ
• Bulgaria threatens new veto on EU sanctions against Russia — Фонтанка
• Bulgaria may veto new package of sanctions against Russia — Вести
• 'Izvestia': EU officials reveal progress on the 21st package of sanctions against Russia — Вести
• A holy place is once again occupied. Why is Bulgaria blocking the inclusion of Patriarch Kirill in the EU sanctions lists? — Новая газета Европа
• Bulgaria Threatens to Veto EU Anti-Russian Sanctions — РИАМО
• One of the EU countries announced plans to block new sanctions package against Russia. No, it's not Hungary — Фонтанка
• Bulgaria may veto EU sanctions against Russia over Patriarch Kirill — Вечерняя Москва
• Bulgaria promised not to allow sanctions against Russia at the expense of its own economy — Коммерсантъ