Bulgarian PM: We are in Solidarity with Possible EU Sanctions against Russia

"Bulgaria believes in the integrity of Ukraine, we believe that every country, including Russia if it enters with tanks, it is a violation of international law. It is absurd to think that these provinces are acting on their own."

This was stated by Prime Minister Kiril Petkov on the sidelines of parliament.

"Bulgaria is a very clear partner in the EU and NATO, we are in solidarity with the EU's position on Ukraine and possible sanctions," Petkov said.

If gas supplies from Russia stop, Bulgaria will stop exporting electricity to meet its own needs.

"If we enter a scenario in which gas is cut off to Bulgaria at 100%, this will be our measure so that households have energy. The good news, however, is that this pipeline supplies both Serbia and Hungary, and these are still Russia's strategic partners, so the chances of getting there are slim," he said.

The Prime Minister expects us to enter the dynamics of price wars for energy and gas. Options are being prepared so that Bulgaria is not left without energy sources.

"This is how we look at the Bulgarian interest, but we work together with the EU partners," Petkov said.

He expressed hope that the gas connection with Greece will be ready by the summer and then we will be able to import liquefied gas. There is a weekly communication on this issue between Petkov and his Greek counterpart Mitsotakis.

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Regarding sectors that are protesting for higher wages and more funding from the budget, such as police, firefighters and museum workers, Petkov reiterated his thesis that higher wages will only come after reforms.

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