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Poll: Two-thirds of Bulgarians think country should back EU if there are differences with US

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Russia

Fifty-nine per cent of Bulgarians think that, if there are differences in the positions of the European Union and the

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European Council agrees on substantially increasing spending on Europe’s security and defence

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Council stresses the need to continue to substantially increase expenditure on Europe’s security and defence, according to the

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Europe 

VDL: Europe faces a clear and present danger

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Europe faces a clear and present danger, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on arrival at a special

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Bulgaria 

Thousands sign petition urging Bulgaria to take ‘clear and unambiguous’ position backing Ukraine

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

In just a few hours on March 5, thousands of Bulgarians have signed a petition, initiated by public figures, calling

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Cabinet security council: Just and lasting peace can be achieved through security for Ukraine, EU

March 4, 2025March 5, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

We have agreed on the understanding that a just and lasting peace can be achieved through security for Ukraine and

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Bulgaria 

After Trump – Zelenskky clash: ‘Ukraine, be brave, be strong. We stand by you,’ Bulgaria’s PM says

March 1, 2025March 1, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Reacting to the tense televised verbal clash on February 28 between US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance,

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Bulgaria 

CSD: Bulgaria one of EU, Nato member states most vulnerable to Russian disinformation

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia

Bulgaria remains one of the most vulnerable Nato and EU member states to Russian disinformation, with messages spread by the

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Bulgaria 

Rally in Bulgaria’s capital in solidarity with Ukraine marks third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

A rally entitled “Peace for Europe and the World Through Ukraine’s Victory!” was held in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia on

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Bulgaria 

MFA: Bulgaria reiterates support for independence of Ukraine in its internationally recognised borders

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria reiterates its unwavering support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders, the

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