With no alternative routes to ensure an uninterrupted flow of gas deliveries into Bulgaria, which relies almost entirely on Russian imports to cover its needs, the Balkan nation's economy and population were badly hit by the new crisis.
Neavând alternative la întreruperea furnizării de gaz către Bulgaria, ce se bazează aproape integral pe importurile ruseşti, economia acestui stat balcanic şi populaţia sa au fost profund lovite de către noua criză.