Dimitar Bechev
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Bulgaria Lessens Dependence on Russian Energy
It makes it easier for Bulgaria to find commercial partners and disentangles the longstanding relationship with Russia.
About the Author
Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe
Dimitar Bechev is a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, where he focuses on EU enlargement, the Western Balkans, and Eastern Europe.
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Recent Work
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