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Radev warns of possible consequences for Bulgaria from escalation of Russia’s war on Ukraine

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Roumen Radev, Russia, Ukraine

Vladimir Putin’s decision on “partial mobilisation” will increase the intensity of hostilities, escalate the conflict and is a security threat

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UN inquiry: Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

War crimes have been committed in Ukraine, Erik Møse, head of the Independent International Commission on Ukraine, told the UN

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria ‘will back new sanctions against Russia’

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria has always followed the single European position, and will support new sanctions against Russia, caretaker Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry: ‘Recent announcements from Moscow escalate concerns’

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Recent announcements from Moscow escalate concerns, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said in a message on Twitter on September 21 in response

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Europe 

EU: Putin’s partial mobilisation ‘yet another sign of desperation’

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The partial mobilisation announced by Russian president Vladimir Putin is yet another sign of his desperation with how his aggression

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Defence Minister: Russia’s partial mobilisation ‘risk but not direct threat’

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The events in Russia and the partial mobilisation announced by Russian ruler Vladimir Putin, as well as the expected “referendums”

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Business 

Bulgaria calls new tender for LNG deliveries as Gazprom talks stall

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Greece, Russia

Bulgaria’s state-owned gas company Bulgargaz will invite new offers to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG), seeking to purchase 3.5 million

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Bulgaria 

First Ukrainian educational centre in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia opens

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The first Ukrainian educational centre in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia has opened, aimed at providing access to education for children

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s FM: ‘Shock and dismay’ at mass graves near Izyum

September 17, 2022September 17, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria’s caretaker Foreign Minister Nikolai Milkov said on September 17 that the news of the mass graves near Izyum had

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