Bulgaria approves new cabinet led by Rumen Radev — the ex-president who called Crimea Russian
Bulgaria's parliament greenlit a cabinet headed by Rumen Radev — former president who called occupied Crimea Russian — by 124 votes to 70.
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Bulgaria’s new Orbán? Ex-president Radev’s anti-Ukraine party wins country’s eighth election in five years
Bulgaria's ex-president Rumen Radev has won Sunday's parliamentary election — the country's 8th in five years. He opposes arms for Ukraine, wants "practical relations" with Moscow.
Bulgaria’s eighth election in five years is today — and the frontrunner could become the EU’s new Orbán on Ukraine
His rivals refuse to govern with Radev, the leader of a left-leaning coalition, making a stable pro-Russian government unlikely even if he wins.
Politico: Fico is first in line for Orbán’s disruptor crown — but Brussels has four more leaders to worry about
Fico threatened to veto Ukraine's €90 billion loan. Babiš demanded a carveout. Meloni told leaders she understood Orbán. Radev called Ukraine doomed. Janša is the only one who supports Kyiv — and he may not even form a government.
Bulgaria’s acting PM just outran the pro-Russian president — 10-year treaty signed with Ukraine, SAFE-funded joint weapons production agreed, PURL commitment made
Zelenskyy said Bulgaria's PURL accession will strengthen Ukrainian air defense ahead of the next heating season.
Belgium blocks EU’s last-ditch push to unlock €210B of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Brussels had hoped to secure a breakthrough this week, but Belgian resistance has left the plan teetering.
Bulgaria prepares to nationalize Lukoil refinery as US sanctions hit Russian oil
Draft legislation would give state manager power to sell assets and freeze proceeds as Lukoil scrambles to offload international holdings.
Bulgaria signals it may welcome Putin’s jet — if it’s headed to Trump in Budapest
Bulgarian FM Georgiev said facilitating talks is more important than blocking a leader wanted for mass deportations of Ukrainian children during the ongoing war.
Russian Feniks recon UAV washed ashore on beach in Bulgaria—it crashed months ago in the Black Sea
Bulgarian Navy specialists blew up the drone wreckage found on the beach.
It wasn’t just the Skripals—Russia’s covert attacks spanned years and continents, UK intelligence reveals
British findings show how Moscow weaponized disinfo, cyberwar, and assassination at scale.
From India to Egypt: Leak reveals scope of sanctioned JSC Russian Helicopters’ international network
InformNapalm reveals extensive foreign links in major defense data breach.
Six Russian spies from Bulgaria sentenced in UK to up to 10 years each
Plots included spying on a US base and targeting journalists.
Bulgaria rejects Putin’s claim it helped provoke Russia’s Ukraine war
Putin blamed NATO presence in Romania and Bulgaria for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Both states dismissed the allegations.
Bulgaria unexpectedly rejects sale of Russian nuclear reactors to Ukraine
Bulgaria canceled the planned $682 million sale of two Russian nuclear reactors to Ukraine, leaving Kyiv officials searching for alternatives.
NATO tests European deployment capabilities without US participation
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nears its 4th year, the EU moves toward military self-sufficiency amid concerns over Trump’s commitment to collective defense.
Bulgaria to earn over € 500 mn from Ukraine military aid in reimbursements
Sofia receives substantial compensation from Western allies for providing Soviet-era military equipment and ammunition to support Ukraine's defense efforts.
Pro-Russian Bulgarian politician claims part of territory from Ukraine, fueling Kremlin narratives
Bulgaria Revival party leader Kostadin Kostadinov has aligned with Russian messaging by declaring Ukraine's imminent collapse and demanding the return of Southern Bessarabia (a part of Odesa Oblast) to Bulgaria.
Bulgaria promises aid to Moldova after Russian gas supply halt
The energy minister stated that Sofia is ready to provide Moldova with access to both LNG and pipeline gas.
Bulgarian leader withdraws Ukraine security support as Trump’s peace talk speculation grows
Bulgarian deputy Boyko Borissov withdraws support for Ukraine security agreement amid growing peace talk discussions.
Artist arrested for anti-Russia protest and Russian flag burning in Bulgaria
Witnesses from the civil organization BOEC accused Bulgarian police of physical violence and verbal threats to the US-Bulgarian artist, who was protesting Russia's actions in Ukraine. The Sofia District Court, however, ruled in favor of free speech, acquitting Alexandra Mileva.