July 2025

Bulgaria Taps Massive EU Loan to Supercharge Military Support for Ukraine – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria has joined eight other European nations in formally applying for low-interest loans from the European Union to jointly purchase weapons. These arms will serve dual purposes: supporting Ukraine and upgrading the military capabilities of the participating countries themselves. The deadline for submitting applications to the EU’s new financing tool, SAFE (Security Action for Europe), ended yesterday. SAFE offers Read more

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Russia Accuses Bulgaria of Arms Smuggling from Ukraine – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

At a recent briefing, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Bulgaria, alongside Poland, Finland, and Romania, of taking part in the smuggling of Western weapons from Ukraine. She claimed this illicit trade is tightly controlled by organized crime groups, supported by corrupt officials. Zakharova detailed that weapons are trafficked out of Ukraine through multiple routes, involving Read more

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NATO Praises Bulgaria’s Commitment, Backs Upgrade of Battle Group to Brigade Level – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria remains firmly committed to NATO’s efforts to boost its collective defense capabilities, particularly in the Black Sea region. At a joint press conference held at the Novo Selo training area, Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov confirmed Bulgaria’s full support for the Alliance’s new goal of raising defense investment to 5% of GDP by 2035. According to Eftimov, Read more

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Bulgaria Links Defense Modernization with Economic Stimulus – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria is moving forward with plans to modernize its armed forces, with significant investments expected to benefit not only national defense but also the broader economy. According to Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov, the Ministries of Defense and Finance are in the final stages of analyzing the potential use of the European SAFE instrument as a financial mechanism for these Read more

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