Bulgaria wants to TAKE LUKOIL's oil refinery! How will Russia respond?

Description:

The video opens at 00:00 with a discussion of US sanctions against Lukoil and the potential collapse of the Bulgarian government. At 00:38 the host explains the Soviet legacy of the Burgas Oil Refinery and its significance. By 01:43 the narrative covers how Lukoil acquired Bulgaria's largest refinery for $100 million. At 02:06 the focus shifts to Lukoil's strategy and why the company wanted to be "not Russian." 03:27 examines Bulgaria's post‑Soviet economy and what went wrong, while 03:51 addresses the low gasoline consumption in the country. 05:11 explores why EU accession failed to bring economic prosperity to Bulgaria. 07:34 discusses the fate of the main refinery in the Balkans, and 08:55 highlights missed opportunities such as the rejection of South Stream. 09:36 looks at potential buyers for Lukoil's assets, and 12:02 raises the question of whether pro‑Russian forces could take over Bulgaria. The video concludes at 13:03 with a discussion of nationalization or takeover and the German scenario for Lukoil.