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Now playing Next Bulgaria Bulgaria risks violating EU principles over Russia extradition request The Russian dissident who burned his passport is appealing against a Bulgarian court's decision to extradite him, amid concern for the safety of others who fled to the EU after the invasion of Ukraine. 12/08/2022
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