Trouble for Brussels: Bulgaria Threatens To Block New Sanctions Against Russia Javier Villamor June 19, 2026 Rumen Radev rejects Brussels’ attempt to extend sanctions into the religious sphere.
Bulgaria Ends Military Aid to Ukraine As Radev Pushes for Diplomacy Zoltán Kottász June 10, 2026 Prime Minister Rumen Radev says Bulgaria has “already given enough” to Ukraine.
Bulgaria: ‘No More Arms to Ukraine’ TEC News June 9, 2026 A new government in Sofia strips Kyiv of a source of ammunition, military hardware, and more.
Accepting the ‘Unthinkable’: Europe Considering Talking to Russia Again Javier Villamor May 28, 2026 More and more European governments admit that it is time to restore political channels with Moscow.
Election Victory: Radev Named Bulgarian PM TEC News / AFP May 8, 2026 A new coalition secured Bulgaria’s first outright parliamentary majority since 1997, winning 131 of 240 seats in the April 19th election.
Ukraine Urges Bulgaria’s Radev Not To Undermine EU Backing TEC News / AFP April 22, 2026 The incoming Bulgarian leader rules out sending weapons to Kyiv but signals he will not block EU-wide decisions.
EU, Russia React to Bulgaria’s Election Result TEC News / AFP April 20, 2026 The Kremlin lauded Radev’s readiness “to resolve problems through dialogue.”
Brussels Establishment Silent as Bulgarians Back EU Critic for PM Michael Curzon April 20, 2026 One pro-EU official has described the result of the Bulgaria election as “deeply concerning.”
Eurosceptic Radev Wins Absolute Majority in Bulgarian Election TEC News / AFP April 20, 2026 The former Bulgarian president said this was a “victory of hope over distrust, a victory of freedom over fear.”
After Years of Political Crisis, Bulgaria Set to Vote in Eighth Election TEC News / AFP April 19, 2026 Bulgaria’s former president now leads a newly formed political grouping, with polls suggesting it could win around 35% of the vote.
