In the Kremlin’s Grip: Fears Grow Over Bulgaria’s Russian Dependence

Bulgaria's close energy ties to Russia were causing concern among European officials in 2014 - they worried that Russia would use Bulgaria as a beachhead for its interests and drive a wedge between EU member states.

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ESO: Background information: Russia says it will halt gas deliveries if Ukraine doesn’t pay http://www.europeansources.info/record/energy-and-the-ukrainian-crisis-russia-says-it-will-halt-gas-deliveries-if-ukraine-doesnt-pay/

ESO: Background information: South Stream pipeline project frozen over Crimea crisis http://www.europeansources.info/record/south-stream-pipeline-project-frozen-over-crimea-crisis/

EurActiv, 15.05.14: 22% of Bulgarians want to join Russia's 'Eurasian Union' http://www.euractiv.com/sections/eu-elections-2014/22-bulgarians-want-join-russias-eurasian-union-302163

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