Bulgarian Prime Minister Roman Radev declared he will veto the European Union's 21st sanctions package against Russia if the measures harm Bulgaria's economy, according to a report. The issue is expected to be decided in July at the EU Foreign Affairs Council.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Roman Radev announced his government will block the European Union's 21st sanctions package against Russia if the measures damage Bulgaria's economy. According to the report, Radev made the statement during the EU summit in mid-June and noted that the sanctions decision will be finalized in July at the EU Foreign Affairs Council. The move follows a pattern under Radev's pro-Russian-leaning government: in June, the new Bulgarian Defense Minister halted arms supplies to Ukraine and called for negotiations, as The Zioneer previously reported. Radev's veto threat signals a fresh challenge to EU unity on the Russia sanctions file from Sofia. The specific content of the 21st sanctions package and the level of support among other member states remain unconfirmed.
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