War In Ukraine

News about the build-up for Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

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’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…

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Scandals, Threats, and Exits: Bulgaria’s Parliament Adopts Declaration Against ‘Revival’ – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

After a heated three-hour debate filled with scandals, personal attacks, and verbal threats, Bulgaria’s National Assembly adopted a declaration condemning the systematic aggressive actions of the pro-Russian “Revival” party. The document, submitted by the WCC-DB parliamentary group, was approved with 132 votes in favor, 33 against, and 11 abstentions. Lawmakers Read more…

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Red Paint at Russian Embassy in Bulgaria Marks War Anniversary Protest – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

The main entrance of the Russian Embassy in  Sofia was splattered with red paint by activists from the civil movement “BOEC.” The demonstration, held on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine, was described by the group as a symbolic act representing the blood of Ukrainian civilians killed in the conflict. According Read more…

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Blood, Fire, and Arrests: Anti-Euro Protest Sparks Unrest in Bulgaria – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

  A protest organized by the pro-Russian party “Revival” against the adoption of the euro in Bulgaria resulted in clashes with the police, leaving around ten law enforcement officers injured and six protesters detained. The demonstration, which started in front of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), escalated as participants moved towards the European Read more…

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Kremlin Funded ‘Revival’ Leader Warns Bulgaria’s Military and Sovereignty at Risk Due to Increasing Aid to Ukraine – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

In a recent statement from the parliamentary podium, Kostadin Kostadinov, chairman of the right-wing, pro-Russian party “Revival” (Vazrazhdane) expressed serious concerns about Bulgaria‘s military and national sovereignty. Kostadinov criticized the increasing demands for Bulgarian donations to Ukraine, claiming that these contributions are draining the national budget and could ultimately compromise the country’s armed forces and statehood. Read more…

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