Commentary
Dimitar Bechev
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In The Media
Bulgaria Lessens Dependence on Russian Energy
It makes it easier for Bulgaria to find commercial partners and disentangles the longstanding relationship with Russia.
Published on Jan 8, 2023
About the Author
Dimitar Bechev
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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