New EU Sanctions Package Against Russia: Bulgaria Wants to Veto It
19 June 12:36
Bulgaria will veto the European Union’s new package of sanctions against Russia, the country’s Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday, June 18. In his view, the new punitive measures could have a negative impact on the Bulgarian economy. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian", citing DW.
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Radev cited another reason for his decision: his disagreement with the proposed sanctions against the head of the Russian Orthodox Church—Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia (born Vladimir Gundyaev).
“There is a significant risk to Lukoil’s operations. We want it (the company— Ed. ) to be removed from the (sanctions— Ed. ) list,” Rumen Radev told reporters ahead of a European Union meeting in Brussels.
“Lukoil” is one of the largest retailers of motor fuel in Bulgaria and owns the country’s only oil refinery, located in Burgas.
In addition, Radev fears disruptions in the supply of spare parts for the Sofia Metro and fertilizers.
“All these issues must be addressed within the EU’s decision-making bodies. How have these sanctions stopped the war so far? And how have they helped establish peace at all?” the prime minister asked rhetorically. At the same time, he emphasized that his government “will support the negotiation process regarding Ukraine’s accession to the EU.”
On June 15, the European Union expanded sanctions against Russia
On June 15, the European Union expanded the scope of sanctions against Russia, adding 34 individuals and 47 entities to the restrictive lists. In particular, the sanctions targeted Russian and foreign companies linked to the military-industrial complex, as well as individuals and entities involved in oil exports from Russia, including through the country’s “shadow fleet.” Among others, the list includes “Lukoil-Western Siberia” and numerous companies based in Russia, Liberia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, and Hong Kong.
Furthermore, the sanctions have affected Anatoly Kuzychev, host of the program “Time Will Tell” on Channel One, as well as Tikhon, Metropolitan of Simferopol and Crimea (born Georgy Shevkunov), whom the media refer to as the spiritual advisor to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
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