- The EU Council renewed and extended restrictive sanctions against Russia following its military aggression in Ukraine.
- The European Commission has tabled a sanctions proposal targeting Moscow, which is now subject to Bulgaria's veto power regarding EU unanimity.
Bulgaria threatens to veto new EU sanctions against Russia if Lukoil is targeted, while Ireland holds the EU Council presidency.
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Updated Jul 13
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What happened
Bulgaria threatens to veto new EU sanctions against Russia if Lukoil is targeted, while Ireland holds the EU Council presidency.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Bulgaria vetoed the EU sanctions package, a move linked to Lukoil and Orban's past opposition.1 source
Bulgaria links its veto power over EU sanctions to the potential targeting of Lukoil.1 source
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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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Lukoil
Russian oil company
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- Bulgaria lifts its fuel export ban to the EU as US sanctions on the Lukoil group continue to affect the country.
- Lukoil operations are impacting Bulgarian energy security, which operates within the EU economic framework.
- EU Council President visited Bulgaria, Czech Republic, and Estonia on September 3, 2026.
- Bulgaria holds the EU sanctions package in balance, with the package impacting Iskander Makhmudov's business status.
- Slovakia and Bulgaria are expanding economic and investment cooperation while sharing a commitment to the EU sanctions policy targeting Russia.