Nikolai Denkov: Is Bulgaria a weak link in Europe's security?
Nikolai Denkov: Is Bulgaria a weak link in Europe's security?  
Podcast: The Interview
Published On: Wed Feb 21 2024
Description: Stephen Sackur speaks to Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov. His country is trying to wean itself off Russian energy, and sends weapons to Ukraine, but many Bulgarians are still pro-Russian. As Europe tries to beef up its own security, is Bulgaria a weak link?
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