British News Agency

During the session of the National Assembly, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated that Bulgaria would raise objections to the European Union's 21st sanctions package against Russia if it affects the country's national interests.

Radev said that the concerns he had already expressed had produced results, stressing that following talks with the management of Litasco, the reliable and sustainable operation of the Burgas oil refinery had been guaranteed.

He explained that when they took office, they found that the Lukoil Neftochim Burgas refinery had been placed under seizure due to debts owed to Litasco stemming from oil purchases from Swiss-based companies. Under the new agreement, Litasco will lift the seizure, allowing the refinery to procure crude oil without restrictions.

Responding to a question from a member of parliament, Prime Minister Radev also said that Bulgaria is prepared to use European funds to complete the construction of the Belene Nuclear Power Plant and supply electricity to Ukraine.