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The Global Jigsaw

Bulgaria’s Russia conundrum

Jun 23, 2023 · 32 min

The fault line in Bulgarian politics helping Moscow’s interests in Europe. Kremlin narratives have been dividing politics in this arms-producing EU country. Some see it as Russia’s Trojan horse. The former Soviet ally is torn between old and new allegiances, resulting in polarised attitudes towards Ukraine. How is Russia driving its agenda in Bulgaria, and is it working? Get in touch: theglobaljigsaw@bbc.co.uk