Bulgarian Authorities Take Action Against Russian Correspondent, Prompting Diplomatic Friction
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revoked the accreditation of Alexander Gatsak, a correspondent for "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" (Российская газета), in a move that has triggered significant tensions. The decision, which lacks a clear explanation, also involved threats of extradition, as reported by the newspaper's press service and cited by BTA.
In a statement, "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" revealed, "Alexander Gatsak informed the management of ‘Rossiyskaya Gazeta’ that the Russian Embassy in Sofia received a notification from the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the withdrawal of his accreditation and extradition....