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A rally in support of Russia was held in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, despite the previously imposed ban by the authorities, the Sofia Globe newspaper writes.
The event under the slogan “Peace, Neutrality, Sovereignty” was held by an organization called the National Civil Initiative for the Sovereignty of Bulgaria and Other Countries of the World. As noted, in social networks, the action was promoted under a different slogan: “We are not neutral. We are for Russia! The victory is ours.”
According to the publication, the action was not allowed by the city authorities, moreover, the mayor’s office issued an official ban, citing information from the special services.
It is reported that several dozen people took part in the rally at the Bulgarian parliament building. Journalists noticed the national flags of Russia and Bulgaria.
Later, the action continued in the Russian cultural center under the control of law enforcement agencies.
Earlier, Bulgaria began official arms deliveries to Kiev.