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EU approves new sanctions against Russia, including a ban on coal imports

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union countries’ ambassadors to the EU have approved a new package of sanctions against Russia in the context of

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UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on April 7 calling for Russia to be suspended from the Human

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Bulgaria 

Thousands at latest protest in Bulgaria’s capital in solidarity with Ukraine

April 7, 2022April 10, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Many thousands turned out on April 7 at a peaceful procession in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia in solidarity with Ukraine,

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Bulgaria 

Nato agrees to further strengthen and sustain support for Ukraine

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Russia, Ukraine

Nato foreign ministers have agreed to sustain and further strengthen support for Ukraine, and step up co-operation with partners, given

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s capital names lane in front of Russian embassy ‘Heroes of Ukraine’

April 7, 2022April 9, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Sofia city councillors voted on April 7 to name a lane in front of the Russian embassy in Bulgaria’s capital

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Europe 

European Parliament demands full embargo on imports of Russian oil, coal, nuclear fuel and gas

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

In a resolution adopted with 513 votes to 22 and 19 abstentions on April 7, members of the European Parliament

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Europe 

Nato foreign ministers discuss more weapons for Ukraine

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Russia, Ukraine

Nato foreign ministers, meeting on April 7, were to address the need for more air defence systems, anti-tank weapons and

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria backs campaign to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria is part of the efforts of the member states of the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom

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Bulgaria 

EU stockpiles reserves for chemical, biological and radio-nuclear emergencies

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

To improve the EUs preparedness and response to public health risks such as chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats,

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