Patriarch Kirill
Coverage of Patriarch Kirill in the Nexus archive.
- EU Races to Seal New Russia Sanctions as Oil Cap Deadline Nears
EU ambassadors are finalizing the 21st sanctions package against Russia, facing disagreements over Patriarch Kirill, Russian fish imports, and visa restrictions as the oil price cap deadline approaches.
- Bulgaria Vetoes EU Sanctions on Russia's Patriarch Kirill
Bulgaria vetoed the EU's sanction lists, leading to the removal of Russia's pro-war church leader and a billionaire linked to Russian oil. The decision followed a shift to a pro-Russian government after the country's April elections.
- Italy Joins Bulgaria in Opposing EU Sanctions on Patriarch Kirill
Italy has joined Bulgaria in opposing EU plans to impose a visa ban on Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, citing concerns about sanctioning a Christian denomination leader. The proposal is part of the EU's 21st sanctions package targeting Russia's military-industrial and financial sectors, which also includes disputes over a Russian oil price cap and a ban on former Russian combatants entering the EU.
- Italy joins Bulgaria in resisting EU sanctions against Putin ally Patriarch Kirill
Italy and Bulgaria have expressed concerns over EU plans to sanction Russia’s Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, citing religious and diplomatic considerations. The EU’s 21st sanctions package, which includes a visa ban for Kirill and measures targeting Russia’s oil exports and military sectors, faces objections from several member states.
- Bulgaria Opposes EU Sanctions on Russian Patriarch Kirill
Bulgaria opposes the EU’s proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia due to its inclusion of sanctions against Russian Orthodox Church leader Patriarch Kirill. The package, which also includes new energy-related measures, requires unanimous approval from all EU member states.