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PM Boyko Borissov confirms idea that Russia poses a threat to Bulgaria

Boyko Borissov
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Regarding the conclusion in a recent government report that Russia poses a threat to Bulgaria, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov commented that Russia was identified as a threat because of Bulgaria’s membership of NATO.

In the words of the prime minister, Bulgaria is bound to take the position of NATO, as in the event of war, Russian aircraft will be steered against it. At the same time Borissov emphasized that the Russian side has been abiding by the commitments it has assumed with regard to Bulgaria, the relations between the two countries are pragmatic, friendly relations, adding that Sofia must not undermine its relations with Moscow. 



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