Russian Relations

New Investigation Links Bulgarian Journalist to Russia’s Elite Assassination and Hacking Squad – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Bulgarian investigative journalist Christo Grozev has revealed that a Bulgarian journalist was involved in the operations of Unit 29155 of the Russian military intelligence service, the GRU. This unit is known for carrying out high-profile assassinations, sabotage, and disinformation campaigns. The findings were made public by Grozev and Roman Dobrokhotov on the Insider website, exposing how this GRU unit Read more

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Calls for Revolt Against the Euro in Bulgaria: ‘Revival’ Party Urges Armed Uprising – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Friday night at the National Palace of Culture (NDK) in Sofia was unlike any other. Instead of a concert, Hall 1 hosted political speeches marked by calls for “uprising” and protests against Bulgaria‘s adoption of the euro. The gathering, organized by the pro-Russian “Revival” party and other euro opponents, was officially billed as Read more

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Russian Fighter Jet Briefly Enters NATO Airspace Amid Estonian Interception of ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has accused a Russian fighter jet of violating NATO territory after the Estonian Navy attempted to intercept a tanker believed to be part of Russia‘s so-called “shadow fleet.” The incident occurred on May 15, as Tsahkna made the claim while speaking in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of Read more

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Pro-Russian President Radev Proposes National Referendum on Euro Adoption in 2026 – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

On May 12, 2025, President Rumen Radev submitted a proposal to the 51st National Assembly of Bulgaria to hold a national referendum with the question: In the accompanying statement, the President emphasized that, despite Bulgaria’s commitment under the EU accession treaty to adopt the euro, there is no specific deadline Read more

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HUGE Pro-Russian Procession in Sofia: ‘Our Future is with Russia’ – 100 “Patriots” Attend

On May 9, a group of a hundred people gathered in Sofia, Bulgaria, to mark Russia’s Victory Day, waving Russian flags and displaying images of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Radio Free Europe reports. While some wore shirts bearing Putin’s face or Soviet symbols, others carried portraits of relatives who fought in World War Read more

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CIA Deputy Director’s Son Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

The son of CIA Deputy Director Julian Gallina Gloss has reportedly been killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. Michael Gloss, 21, died during the ongoing conflict, with his death confirmed by a report published on April 25, 2024, by the Russian publication Important Stories. Michael was the son of Julian Gallina Gloss, who serves as the CIA’s Deputy Director Read more

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Borissov: Bulgaria is Perfect for Defense Industry Investments, Rheinmetall CEO Agrees – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Boyko Borissov, former Prime Minister and current leader of the ruling GERB party, emphasized Bulgaria’s long-standing experience and skilled workforce in the defense sector during a meeting with Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, in Dortmund. The discussion focused on potential investments and collaboration opportunities for Bulgaria‘s defense industry. Borissov described Bulgaria as an ideal location for defense Read more

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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

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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

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