You asked if I am ready to veto the 21st package of sanctions…
You asked if I am ready to veto the 21st package of sanctions against Russia; my answer is yes, not just that I am ready, but that I will do it. Bulgaria may also veto a new package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Consensus
- Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated he is ready to veto the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia if it affects national interests
- Bulgaria previously used its veto right in June against the same sanctions package
- The new sanctions package may affect energy sector, financial services, cryptocurrency operations and fisheries
Points of divergence
- Radev's statement was made during a parliamentary session — fontanka
- Radev's statement was made during a parliamentary session — vedomosti
- Radev's statement was made during a parliamentary session in Bulgaria — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Bulgaria threatens new veto on EU sanctions against Russia — Фонтанка
- Bulgarian Prime Minister Expresses Willingness to Veto Sanctions Package Against Russia — Ведомости
- Bulgaria may veto new package of sanctions against Russia — Вести