Foreign Minister: Bulgaria Opposes “Symbolic” Parts of New EU Sanctions on Russia

Bulgaria has confirmed that it opposes parts of the European Commission’s proposed new package of sanctions against Russia, particularly measures it considers symbolic rather than economically effective. Further reading: Bulgaria Opposes Parts of New EU Sanctions Package Against Russia, According to POLITICO Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova told Parliament that Sofia supports restrictions designed to weaken Russia’s economy and contribute to ending the war in Ukraine, but has reservations about sanctions that do not produce tangible economic results....