Bulgaria to veto EU sanctions package over Lukoil and Putin's spiritual advisor

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that Bulgaria will veto the European Union's latest sanctions package against Russia, citing threats to the national economy and the operation of Lukoil, which runs Bulgaria's sole refinery and is a major fuel retailer. Radev warned of possible disruption to Sofia's energy supply and economic stability. The move aligns with earlier reports that Bulgaria opposes the package partly due to the inclusion of Patriarch Kirill, Putin's spiritual advisor, on the sanctions list.