Bulgaria’s Reaction to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Bulgaria’s Reaction to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Author(s): Jakub Pieńkowski
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Peace and Conflict Studies, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russia; invasion; aggression; Ukraine; Bulgaria; reaction;
Summary/Abstract: The Bulgarian authorities - despite the strong pro-Russia sentiments of part of the society and some political groups - condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They also have accepted war refugees. However, given its energy dependence on Russia, Bulgaria is avoiding demands for a radical tightening of sanctions, especially on Russian gas and oil. At the same time, because of its traditional policy of balancing between Russia and Turkey, it is reluctant to strengthen NATO’s presence on its territory.

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