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Bulgaria's Pipeline Plans Spark EU Climate Concerns

5/16/2025

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Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borissov is in discussions with US investors to expand the TurkStream pipeline, a vital link for Russian gas to Central Europe. However, this move raises alarms about potential conflicts with EU climate goals, as experts caution that without sanctions on Russian gas, these investments could jeopardize regional stability and strategic interests.

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Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borissov is in discussions with US investors to expand the TurkStream pipeline, a vital link for Russian gas to Central Europe. However, this move raises alarms about potential conflicts with EU climate goals, as experts caution that without sanctions on Russian gas, these investments could jeopardize regional stability and strategic interests.