Poland Gears Up for War: Training its Citizens for War – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Poland is preparing for the possibility of war by embarking on a dramatic military expansion, underlined by a plan to train every adult male in the country for potential conflict, writes POLITICO. This initiative follows the Polish government’s unveiling of a strategic shift to bolster its defense capabilities. As part of these efforts, Read more…

Bulgaria Plans Mandatory Military Training, Stays Out of Croatia-Albania Alliance – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria‘s Ministry of Defense is preparing legislative changes to introduce mandatory military training for specific professional groups. Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov explained in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio that the amendments to the Armed Forces Act and the Act on the Reserve aim to address the personnel shortage in the national army. However, he clarified Read more…

Bulgaria’s New Defense Strategy Identifies Russia as a Major Security Threat – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria‘s newly adopted defense strategy identifies Russia as a significant threat to national security, while reaffirming NATO and the European Union as key guarantors of the country’s interests. The document, approved by the government of Rosen Zhelyazkov, outlines the changing security landscape in Europe following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The strategy highlights that Russia’s aggression has Read more…