Bulgaria and Czech Republic Seek to Lift Russian Oil Import Ban

Bulgaria and the Czech Republic are seeking to lift the embargo on Russian oil imports, as reported by Agence France-Presse, citing unnamed EU officials. Vesti.ru has also covered this situation.

Bulgaria and the Czech Republic are struggling to find quick alternatives to replace Russian supplies. Previously, Slovakia and Hungary also requested exceptions to the embargo.

The new package of EU sanctions includes proposals to gradually phase out Russian oil over a period of 6 to 8 months, while Hungary and Slovakia will be given a few additional months.