Bulgaria's dissent threatens EU sanctions package aimed at squeezing the Russian economy over Crimea annexation.
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Updated Sep 16
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What happened
Bulgaria's dissent threatens EU sanctions package aimed at squeezing the Russian economy over Crimea annexation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Bulgaria seeks sanctions exemptions from Russia while remaining anchored within NATO.1 source
- Bulgaria holds the EU sanctions package in balance, with the package impacting Iskander Makhmudov's business status.Sub-event
Bulgaria declined Macron's invitation and threatened to block new EU sanctions against Russia.1 source
Italy joins Bulgaria in objecting to the EU's proposed sanctions against Russia.1 source
EU sanctions against Crimea annexation face internal dissent from Bulgaria.1 source
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Part of
Russia continues aggressive actions against Ukraine, including testing persecution tactics in occupied Crimea and the arrest of residents in Alupka.Also in this story
- Tariffs on Russian oil and gas increase economic pressure while Russia seeks permanent buffer zones in occupied territory.
- Allegations of tax payments in occupied territory of Crimea.
- Elon Musk declined Starlink coverage over Crimea.
The entities involved
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Bulgaria
country in Southeast Europe
- Bulgaria is seeking a loan agreement with the European Commission, with its parliament approving the necessary borrowing ceiling increases and authorizing government borrowing.
- Bulgaria's Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov announced a new reform model aimed at boosting the country's tourism competitiveness.
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European Commission
executive branch of the European Union
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Crimea
Eastern European peninsula, in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, disputed between Ukraine (de jure) and Russia (de facto)
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Italy
country in southern Europe
Related events
- The EU has levied new sanctions following the annexation of Crimea, while also proposing a trade ban on settlements.
- Slovakia and Bulgaria are expanding economic and investment cooperation while sharing a commitment to the EU sanctions policy targeting Russia.
- The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia's military economy, with Kaja Kallas estimating the financial impact. The package faces mixed reactions, including opposition from Bulgaria and previous blocks from Hungary.
- Bulgaria lifts its fuel export ban to the EU as US sanctions on the Lukoil group continue to affect the country.
- The EU approved a renewal of sanctions packages targeting firms in the UAE, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, alongside a ban on investments in occupied Crimea.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- bgnes.com
- novinite.com
- novinite.com
- sofiaglobe.com
- novinite.com
- kyivpost.com
- kyivpost.com
- novinite.com
- news.az