“We Are Not Reliable Europeans”: Liberal Opposition Criticizes PM's Position on Russia Sanctions

Nikolai Denkov, chair of the parliamentary group of “We Continue the Change” (PP), warned that Bulgaria risks political and economic isolation from its European partners due to the current government stance on EU sanctions related to Russian Patriarch Kirill. Speaking to journalists in parliament, he argued that the position taken by Prime Minister Rumen Radev could lead to serious consequences for the country’s international standing and financial stability. According to Denkov, the defense of the Russian Orthodox Patriarch in the context of EU sanctions represents a shift away from Bulgaria’s national interest toward external influence....