World Dec 09

People attend a rally in support of Ukraine on its Independence Day as they join another demonstration, against the plans of the Bulgarian interim government to seek talks to renew Russian gas imports, in Sofia, Bulgaria, August 24, 2022. Photo by Spasiyana Sergieva/REUTERS
Bulgarian lawmakers approve military aid to Ukraine

Bulgaria previously agreed to repair Ukrainian military equipment at its factories but refused to send weapons directly due to opposition from President Rumen Radev and the country's Moscow-friendly political parties.

Jul 03

Dozens of Russian diplomats expelled from Bulgaria

Bulgaria's expulsion decision was announced by acting Prime Minister Kiril Petkov, who took a strong stance against Russia after it invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. Petkov, who lost a no-confidence vote on June 22, has claimed Moscow used “hybrid war”…