Bulgarian Prime Minister justifies opposition to Kirill's inclusion in 21st sanctions package

Bulgaria has openly stated its objections to the European Union regarding the 21st package of sanctions against Russia. The country has requested the removal of three individuals from the sanctions list: Patriarch Kirill, Vagit Alekperov (one of the co-owners of Lukoil), and Iskander Makhmudov, who is connected to a company that supplies spare parts for the capital's metro system.

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