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Kiril Petkov - Prime Minister of Bulgaria

Stephen Sackur speaks to Kiril Petkov, prime minister of Bulgaria, which Moscow says, must not host a Nato military presence. Is Bulgaria ready to stand up to Russia?

Vladimir Putin knows how to probe for weakness in the West. With his troops building up on the Ukrainian border, Russia's president is testing the unity of Nato. In particular, he is putting pressure on Europe's eastern flank. How will nations once in the Soviet orbit respond? Stephen Sackur speaks to Kiril Petkov, prime minister of Bulgaria, which Moscow says, must not host a Nato military presence. This is a big test for a new prime minister in the EU's poorest country. Is Bulgaria ready to stand up to Russia?

24 minutes

Last on

Sat 12 Feb 202216:30

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestKiril Petkov

Broadcasts

  • Fri 11 Feb 202204:30
  • Fri 11 Feb 202209:30
  • Fri 11 Feb 202218:30
  • Sat 12 Feb 202204:30
  • Sat 12 Feb 202216:30