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Zelenskiy's Visit to Bulgaria Raises Concerns and Nuclear Deal Prospects
international-relations2 years ago

Zelenskiy's Visit to Bulgaria Raises Concerns and Nuclear Deal Prospects

Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev expressed regret over the leaked information about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Sofia, which was initially kept secret for security reasons. Tagarev confirmed the visit on TV and apologized for the advance revelations. While Bulgaria's new prime minister is pro-Ukraine, its president is equivocal on NATO and hostile to arming Kyiv. The Bulgarian government recently announced a new package of military assistance for Ukraine, emphasizing the need to block the aggressive intentions of the Kremlin for regional security.

Europe's Dilemma: To Arm or Not to Arm Ukraine Amidst Putin's War
politics2 years ago

Europe's Dilemma: To Arm or Not to Arm Ukraine Amidst Putin's War

Bulgaria's new defense minister, Todor Tagarev, has indicated a possible shift from the previous government's reluctance to provide lethal aid to Ukraine by pledging an imminent announcement on a fresh package of military assistance. This move could increase tensions with Bulgaria's pro-Kremlin president, Rumen Radev, who has been the face of institutional and public resistance to supplying lethal military aid to Kyiv. Bulgarian officials have bickered publicly over the question of lethal aid for Kyiv, fueled in part by two years of inconclusive elections and political stalemate that denied either side an upper hand and boosted the influence of Radev.