World War 3 – 2025

Bulgarian Fighter Captured in Ukraine After Serving With Russian Forces (VIDEO) – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

A Bulgarian national fighting on the Russian side has been taken prisoner by Ukrainian forces during combat operations in eastern Ukraine, Bulgarian National Radio reported, citing information published by Ukrainska Pravda. According to the report, the capture was announced in a post on the Facebook page of the 20th Regiment of Unmanned Systems, known as “K-2”. A company Read more

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Bulgaria Begins Major Overhaul: Army Weapons Shift to NATO Standards Underway – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Outgoing Bulgarian Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov confirmed that the Bulgarian Army is in the process of transitioning to NATO-standard weapons, a step aimed at modernizing its arsenal. His remarks were made in response to a question from “Revival” MP Dimcho Dimchev regarding plans to replace the army’s primary small arms, which still rely on Soviet-caliber Read more

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Activists Claim Discovery of Russian Paramilitary Site in Bulgarian Village – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

The civil association BOEC has announced the alleged discovery of a site linked to the Russian private military company Wagner near the Bulgarian village of Kladnitsa in Pernik region. The claim was shared during a live social media broadcast by BOEC leader Georgi Georgiev on Sunday. According to Georgiev and accompanying footage, the group identified a small building in Read more

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Italy to Fund NATO Battlegroup Base in Bulgaria, Hosting Over 3,000 Troops – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Italy will fund the construction of temporary infrastructure for a NATO battlegroup base in Bulgaria, after Bulgaria’s parliamentary defence committee approved the agreement. The project concerns the Kabile military area, designated to host a multinational NATO force. The planned construction will be executed in two stages: the first will provide facilities for temporary deployment, while the second Read more

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Bulgaria Seeks 3.2 Billion Euros from EU SAFE Fund to Modernize Armed Forces – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria has formally submitted a request to the European Commission for EUR 3.2 billion in funding under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) mechanism, the Defence Ministry confirmed to BTA on Monday. This request is accompanied by the National Investment Plan for the European Defence Industry, which was approved by the Read more

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Ex-Defense Minister: ‘If Ukraine Falls, Bulgaria Is Next’ – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Former Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev has warned that if Ukraine were to collapse, Bulgaria could be next in line, speaking on bTV. He addressed ongoing efforts to negotiate a peace agreement and end the war between Russia and Ukraine, amid the latest diplomatic exchanges between Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv. Tagarev stressed that peace remains distant despite recent Read more

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Bulgaria Begins Construction of NATO Base in Kabile to Strengthen Eastern Flank – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

The construction of a NATO military base near the village of Kabile in Yambol Province has officially begun, following approval by the Bulgarian Council of Ministers. The project comes after the government signed a draft agreement with Italy for the joint construction and use of military facilities within the Kabile military district. The base is designed to host the multinational battle group Read more

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VMZ-Sopot and Rheinmetall to Jointly Produce NATO 155 mm Shells in Bulgaria – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

VMZ-Sopot, Bulgaria’s state-owned arms manufacturer, is set to partner with Rheinmetall, the largest defense company in Europe, for the joint production of NATO-standard 155 mm artillery shells on Bulgarian territory. The details are outlined in a recent government assignment, as reported by Bulgarian National Radio. The plan involves forming a consortium in which Bulgaria will contribute Read more

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