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War in Ukraine
Bulgarian Presidential Election Exposes Split Over Ukraine War
Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine, scored between 35 and 36.5 percent of the vote, according to three polls.
Oct. 26, 2026
Europe
Bulgarians Vote for President as Black Sea Drone Strikes Escalate
Bulgarians are voting in presidential elections as drone strikes on Black Sea ships escalate, with Iliana Iotova leading Andrey Gyurov in polls.
Oct. 25, 2026
NATO
Bulgaria Asks NATO for Air Defense After Ship Attack
Sofia says it asked for the âentire spectrumâ of available assets as drone strikes on merchant ships creep closer to its waters.
Oct. 16, 2026
NATO
ANALYSIS: Muted Response by NATO to First-Ever Russian Drone Attack vs. Cargo Ship in Romanian Territory
Bucharest and Brussels officials said NATO air defenses are excellent and whatâs needed is consultations; nearby, Ukrainians shot down Russian drones in droves.
Oct. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Bulgaria to Summon Russian Ambassador After Attacks on Black Sea Ships
A Ukrainian-owned cargo ship was attacked by three drones and another vessel reportedly sank off Bulgariaâs coast
Oct. 13, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Behind Drone Strikes on Ships Off Bulgaria, Zelensky Says, as Radev Rules Out Invoking NATO Articles
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev ruled out invoking NATOâs Articles 4 or 5, as the strike happened 130 km (roughly 81 miles) offshore.
Oct. 6, 2026
Telegram
Ukraine Busts âBreaking Badâ Labs Exporting Methadone Disguised as Car Fluid
Police say the drug ring recruited a PhD-level chemist and planned to smuggle liquid methadone through four countries to Georgia.
Oct. 6, 2026
Drones
Ship Sunk Off Bulgariaâs Economic Zone in Latest Black Sea Drone Attack
The attacks came on the heels of another attack against a Turkish-flagged vessel, with the origins of the drones remaining unclear.
Oct. 6, 2026
NATO
Bulgarian PM Warns Putin Holds a âNuclear Trump Cardâ
Rutte dismissed Russian nuclear threats linked to Kaliningrad and urged Moscow to end its war against Ukraine. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev, however, warned the risks should be taken seriously and called for greater diplomatic engagement.
Oct. 1, 2026
War in Ukraine
Drone Washes Up on Beach Near Bulgaria's Varna, Navy Sappers Called In
The area has been cordoned off and access for tourists and residents restricted.
Aug. 26, 2026
Ukraine
Bulgaria Identifies Ukrainian Decoy Drone Found Near Gas Pipeline
The Bulgarian Defense Ministry has identified the drone that crashed near its border as a Ukrainian âMaiiaâ decoy, prompting the foreign ministry to summon Ukraineâs ambassador for an explanation.
Aug. 9, 2026
Europe
Drone Explodes in Bulgaria After Crossing From Romania
An unidentified drone carrying explosives entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania and detonated in a field on Saturday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev confirmed.
Aug. 8, 2026
Ukraine
Bulgaria Pledges Non-Military Aid to Ukraine After âCoalition of the Willingâ Exit
Bulgaria says it will continue supporting Ukraine through energy, economic and diplomatic assistance after withdrawing from the Western security coalition.
July 16, 2026
Europe
Bulgaria Pulls Out From Coalition of the Willing
The decision follows the election victory of the pro-Kremlin Prime Minister Rumen Radev in April 2026.
July 14, 2026
Religion
Bulgaria Vetoes EU Sanctions on Russia's Patriarch Kirill
The head of Russiaâs Orthodox Church has been Putinâs confidant and has told soldiers that dying in Ukraine âwashes away all sins.â
July 13, 2026
Ukraine
Italy Joins Bulgaria in Opposing EU Sanctions on Patriarch Kirill
Rome and Sofia resist EU push for a visa ban on Patriarch Kirill over Vatican-related concerns about sanctioning a religious leader.
July 3, 2026
