Putin's chaplain is a visible supporter, while Bulgaria debates EU sanctions policy and Daniel Mitov questions decisions.

The entities involved

• 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.Mon 12:48
  • Bulgaria's Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov announced a new reform model aimed at boosting the country's tourism competitiveness.Mon 11:12
• Vladimir Putin →

  2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)

  • The UK maintains its policy against direct engagement with Russians while Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit.Mon 17:01
  • Ukrainian drone attacks target Russian capital, while Putin is accused of launching war against Ukraine and targets Crimea.Mon 15:05
• Russian Orthodox Church →

  autocephalous Eastern Orthodox church

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• Bulgaria is monitoring conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine while maintaining contact with NATO.Jul 27