Russia’s borders: old ties pull Bulgaria in two directions

As part of a series in The Conversation on Russia’s relations with its European neighbours, this article puts the spotlight on Bulgaria. The country’s old tensions over commitments to East or West have come to the fore over the Ukraine crisis and were a key issue during the general election in October 2014. Sofia-based international relations expert Plamen Ralchev looks at where Bulgaria goes from here.

ESO: Background information: Bulgaria suspends South Stream gas pipeline project / South Stream ‘Plan B’ opts for route through Greece and Turkey http://www.europeansources.info/record/bulgaria-suspends-south-stream-gas-pipeline-project-south-stream-plan-b-opts-for-route-through-greece-and-turkey/

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