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Poll: 27% of Bulgarians believe Russia will win its war on Ukraine, 4% that Ukraine will win

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Twenty-seven per cent of Bulgarians believe that Russia will win its war on Ukraine while only four per cent believe

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European Parliament leaders reiterate condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia, Ukraine

The European Parliament Conference of Presidents again strongly condemns Russia’s ongoing war of aggression with deliberate targeting of civilian and

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Bulgaria’s imports from Russia in 2024 down 82.3% y/y

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The value of Bulgaria’s imports from Russia in 2024 added up to 1159. million leva, down from 6535.4 million in

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Europe 

EU renews sanctions against Russia for a further six months

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers renewed on January 27 the EU restrictive measures in view of the Russian Federation’s continuing actions

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European Parliament condemns Russia’s use of disinformation to justify its war in Ukraine

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia, Ukraine

In a resolution adopted on January 23, members of the European Parliament condemned the Russian regime’s systematic falsification of historical

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Europe 

G7 Rapid Response Mechanism slams Russia’s global disinformation campaign

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) said on January 17 that it notes recent statements by the US, UK and

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Europe 

New 148M euro EU humanitarian aid package for Ukraine

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

New European Commission funding totalling 148 million euro will be used to provide life-saving support and ensure that essential aid

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Europe 

EC pays first 3B euro to Ukraine of its part of G7 loan, to be repaid with proceeds from immobilised Russian assets

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission (EC) said on January 10 that it had paid out today the first three billion euro tranche

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Europe 

EU: No gas supply concerns in the New Year

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Russia, Ukraine

Thanks to efficient preparatory work and coordination in the region and beyond, there are no security of gas supply concerns,

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