Bulgaria and Russia

Bulgaria scores 28/100 toward Russia (unfriendliness, pressure), while Russia scores 35/100 back.

Bulgaria toward Russia

Bulgaria is providing consistent support to Ukraine against Russia's aggression and stood with Germany after a Russian attack on Leipzig, signaling clear opposition to Russia. However, Bulgaria also sought to remove a Russian minister and bank from EU sanctions lists, indicating some residual ambiguity.

Russia toward Bulgaria

Russia's firefighting mission to Serbia put Bulgaria in an 'awkward spot,' suggesting Russian regional activities create friction with Bulgaria. No direct Russian friendly gestures toward Bulgaria are reported; the overall posture appears mildly pressuring.

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