Emilian Gebrev
Russian Oil Giant Lukoil to Exit Bulgaria, Sells Refinery to New Consortium
Russian energy giant Lukoil has announced plans to sell its largest asset in the Balkans, the refinery in Burgas, Bulgaria, to a Qatari-British consortium by the end of the year, marking a significant shift in Moscow's influence over energy supplies in Southeastern Europe, as reported by the Financial Times.
Russia Expels Bulgarian Embassy Official as Measure of Retaliation
Russia has declared a Bulgarian embassy official persona non grata, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.