US sanctions on Russian oil could disrupt Bulgaria’s fuel supply

ByEnigma 808

Washington imposed its first sanctions against Russian oil companies under Donald Trump’s presidency just days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House. The measures target Lukoil and Rosneft, which together produce half of Russia’s crude oil and handle two-thirds of exports, creating potential to disrupt Kremlin revenue streams. Economist Assen Assenov told bTV the sanctions serve as diplomatic pressure for peace negotiations rather than immediate economic warfare.

Martin Vladimirov from the Center for the Study of Democracy warned that Bulgaria faces supply disruptions after the Nov. 21 deadline when international banks must sever ties with sanctioned entities. The Burgas refinery depends on Lukoil transactions that will become impossible to process through global financial systems. Bulgaria maintains a three-month crude oil reserve by law, but Vladimirov cautioned the country risks mimicking Serbia’s fuel crisis without urgent government action.

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