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Kiril Petkov - Prime Minister of Bulgaria
Stephen Sackur speaks to Kiril Petkov, prime minister of Bulgaria, which Moscow says, must not host a Nato military presence. Is Bulgaria ready to stand up to Russia?
Vladimir Putin knows how to probe for weakness in the West. With his troops building up on the Ukrainian border, Russia's president is testing the unity of Nato. In particular, he is putting pressure on Europe's eastern flank. How will nations once in the Soviet orbit respond? Stephen Sackur speaks to Kiril Petkov, prime minister of Bulgaria, which Moscow says, must not host a Nato military presence. This is a big test for a new prime minister in the EU's poorest country. Is Bulgaria ready to stand up to Russia?
Last on
Sat 12 Feb 202216:30
BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
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Bulgaria’s PM: Energy sanctions 'would be a big problem'
Duration: 02:42
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Kiril Petkov |
Broadcasts
- Fri 11 Feb 202204:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 11 Feb 202209:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 11 Feb 202218:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sat 12 Feb 202204:30BBC News Channel BBC News Latin America & BBC News North America only
- Sat 12 Feb 202216:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
