Italy joins Bulgaria in opposing EU sanctions on Russian Orthodox Church leader Patriarch Kirill

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Italy has joined Bulgaria in opposing EU sanctions against Patriarch Kirill, a close ally of Vladimir Putin and leader of the Russian Orthodox Church. Rome's concern, linked to the Vatican, centers on unease about sanctioning the leader of a Christian denomination. EU diplomats are also discussing a proposal from EU foreign policy chief Kallas's office to delay a review of the price cap on Russian oil sales, currently at $44 per barrel, which is due to automatically increase in mid-July if no action is taken. Greece, Malta, and Cyprus — countries with substantial shipping interests — are also involved in the discussions.

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