April 8, 2014

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Similar to Cold War, Bulgarian Ambassador Says

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By ZOE FERGUSON

Elena Poptodorova, ambassador of Bulgaria to the United States, spoke about the effects of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia on Europe and the Balkans at Sage Hall Tuesday.

In her speech, Poptodorova emphasized what she called the “unwelcome” truth of the situation.

Crimean crisis | Elena Poptodorova, ambassador of Bulgaria to the United States, discusses the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict Europe and the Balkans with the Cornell community Tuesday evening. (Anthony Chen / Sun Staff Photographer)