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  1. Bulgarian PM Radev influences EU policy direction through the European Council.
  2. The ECFR commented on Bulgaria's role in the EU, noting that its stance affects the EU enlargement process and involves resistance to sanctions on Russia.
  3. Rumen Radev has stated that Bulgaria's policy is currently being guided by economic considerations as it debates the EU sanctions strategy ahead of a meeting in Brussels.

Rumen Radev stated his opposition to sanctions targeting the Russian Orthodox Church while his party remains active in Sofia.

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Rumen Radev stated his opposition to sanctions targeting the Russian Orthodox Church while his party remains active in Sofia.

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  1. Radev requested sanctions package removal.1 source
  2. Rumen Radev defended the actions of Patriarch Kirill regarding the ongoing conflict.Sub-event
  3. Radev opposes sanctions targeting the Russian Orthodox Church.1 source

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