The leaders of the Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) Martin Dimitrov (R) and Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) Ivan Kostov are trying to restrict the country’s future dependence on Russia. Photo by BGNES
Bulgaria's two biggest opposition right-wing parties have called for a moratorium on moves that would secure the country's dependence on Russia after the current government steps down.
The statement was triggered by the Socialist-led ruling coalition's last minute efforts to negotiate a new contract with Russian energy giant Gazprom and Russian funding for the construction of Belene nuclear power plant.
"These contracts are a heavy financial burden for Bulgaria, which it will have to carry for decades on end. Generations of Bulgarian citizens will have to pay the multi-billion credit from Russia," the leaders of the Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) and Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) said in a joint statement.
According to them the pro-Russian policy of the current government will be abandoned by their successors as it runs counter a declaration of the National Assembly from 1997 for the development of equal and mutually-benefiting relations with the Russian Federation.
Bulgaria will hold general elections this summer.