Bulgaria Installs Revolving Door For Russian Ambassador's New Standing Weekly Summons
After hauling Moscow's envoy in over a Black Sea ship sinking, Sofia says he'll now just show up every Tuesday, drone attack or not.
The Bulgarian government announced that the Russian ambassador will no longer need an invitation to the foreign ministry. After he was summoned over a merchant ship that sank overnight in a Black Sea drone attack, officials say he will now report every Tuesday morning at nine o'clock, drone attack or not, until further notice.
Workers have already begun installing a revolving door at the ministry's main entrance, intended to shave a few seconds off the ambassador's increasingly familiar commute. A reserved parking spot near the loading dock has been painted bright red, a color aides insist was chosen purely for visibility.
"We like to keep things tidy," said the newly appointed Undersecretary for Ambassadorial Scheduling, adjusting a brass nameplate on what is now officially the ambassador's chair. "It saves everyone the trouble of pretending each visit is a surprise."
The ambassador's aides have reportedly requested a standing order of tea ahead of each session, along with a small table where he can leave his coat. Ministry staff describe the arrangement as efficient, noting that nobody has to check his visitor badge anymore because he simply keeps it.
Asked whether the weekly summons might eventually replace actual diplomatic communication altogether, the Undersecretary shrugged and said the ministry was "exploring options," before excusing himself to update next Tuesday's agenda.