Bulgaria
Bulgarian parliament discussing lifting sanctions on Russia — legislator
Angel Georgiev noted that Bulgarian parliament has proposed lifting sanctions on Russian fuel, energy sanctions, and sanctions targeting the maintenance of MiG-29 aircraft
Bulgaria sends lots of weapons to Ukraine, MP tells TASS

A member of the National Assembly of Bulgaria Angel Georgiev emphasized that it was a huge mistake
NATO to begin its 'Strike Back 26' military exercise in Bulgaria on May 26
The country’s Defense Ministry said the tactical exercise will be held with live firing at the Koren training area near the city of Haskovo
Bulgaria insists on need to begin negotiations between Europe and Russia
The time has come for diplomacy, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said
Bulgarian parliament elects Rumen Radev as new prime minister

The former president received 124 votes from lawmakers representing the Progressive Bulgaria coalition
Radev may replace Orban in EU in countering aid to Kiev — Die Welt

According to the newspaper, leader of the Progressive Bulgaria party Rumen Radev opposes the supply of weapons to the Kiev regime
Radev's victory in Bulgarian polls speaks to society's fatigue from Russophobia — MP

Head of the State Duma’s committee on international affairs Leonid Slutsky also said that the fragmentation of "sovereigntists" was a response to the "aggressively militaristic appetites of the EU leadership, which is deliberately pushing the Europeans into a military confrontation with Russia"
Progressive Bulgaria collation winning parliamentary elections — exit polls
The polls indicate that the coalition is garnering from 37.5% of votes (Alpha Research) to 38.9% (Market Links)
Bulgaria’s Constitutional Court approves president's resignation
The court said the decision comes into force today
Bulgaria should support efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine — president
Rumen Radev noted that 2025 brought the first hopes for ending the conflict
Gambian-flagged tanker in distress off coast of Bulgaria after marine drone attack
According to the Maritime Administration of Bulgaria, in whose waters the tanker is anchored, the crew requested evacuation
Alliance against migration, for peace in Ukraine taking shape in Europe — Szijjarto
Bulgaria is a key member of the allience, the Hungarian foreign minister said
Bulgaria seeks exemption to US oil sanctions for Lukoil Burgas refinery — Politico
Former Bulgarian environment minister Julian Popov believes the government is "not properly prepared" and has "no contingency plan" for Lukoil’s exit
Fate of sanctioned Lukoil refinery in Bulgaria to become clear in a month — Prime Minister
Rosen Zhelyazkov noted that the refinery has an opportunity until November 21 to complete all necessary transactions and transfers
Bulgaria ready to provide air passage for Russian president’s aircraft — Foreign Ministry

"When efforts are made for peace, it is only logical that all sides contribute to making such a meeting possible," Georg Georgiev said
Bulgaria to stop Russian gas transit to Hungary, Slovakia by 2028 — Minister
According to Zhecho Stankov, "Hungary and Slovakia are not anticipated to face energy security challenges" because they will be able to find alternative routes for gas purchases
Bulgaria sees mass protests for resignation of cabinet, against introduction of euro
Among the participants in the protest was European Parliament member Petar Volgin, who demanded that the country's independence be ensured
Bulgaria not going to deploy troops in Ukraine — PM
Bulgaria is part of the Coalition of the Willing, but will provide minesweepers and other support vessels, as well as aviation and other necessary infrastructure instead of sending troops, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said
Expansion of NATO presence in Bulgaria to fuel tensions in Europe — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova pointed out that on August 13, the Bulgarian cabinet had approved a draft intergovernmental agreement on defense cooperation with Italy
Bulgaria denies smuggling arms from Ukraine
The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said that it "consistently implements" strict standards of arms export control