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Bulgaria Holds Tight to Moscow Ties in 1984
Sofia reporting on Bulgaria shows deep Soviet dependence with 80 percent of trade with the USSR and long term commitments. Officials note a bread shortage, shift from agriculture to industry, and a cautious push toward coexistence that keeps Bulgaria politically bound to Moscow. Diplomats cite internal power strains among Stalinists, moderates, and current leaders while Westerners face restricted access and surveillance in daily life.
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