Bulgaria: Russia's backdoor to the EU - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD

Bulgaria is an EU and NATO member, yet Russian influence runs deep through its politics, economy, and media. This episode of Eastern Express breaks down how corruption, energy dependence, and institutional capture turned Bulgaria into a gateway for Kremlin interests.

From Lukoil’s near-monopoly to disinformation networks and pro-Russian political actors, Moscow’s footprint is hiding in plain sight. We examine why democratic backsliding and political paralysis matter far beyond Sofia.