Russia Accuses Bulgaria of ‘Witch Hunt’ Against Pro-Russian Educators and NGOs

The Russian Foreign Ministry has launched a sharp attack against Bulgarian institutions, accusing them of launching a targeted campaign against Russian language teachers, students, and non-governmental organizations deemed “friendly to Russia.” The statements were delivered by the ministry's spokesperson Maria Zakharova during a lengthy briefing in Moscow, following a series of reports made by BG Elves and Maya Dimitrova from the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) that brought to light the involvement of Bulgarian schools and children in contests organized by Russian foundations and state-affiliated bodies - some of which are sanctioned by the European Union.Zakharova described the situation as a “classic witch hunt” and likened it to “totalitarian practices of the 20th century....Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Novinite Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Novinite