Bulgaria joins rest of EU, Nato in slamming Putin’s recognition of Donbas ‘republics’
Bulgaria has joined the rest of Nato and the European Union, and the White House, in strongly condemning the February
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Bulgaria rejects claims of supplying weaponry to Ukraine
Bulgaria has issued no permits for exports of weaponry to Ukraine, a policy pursued after the signing of the Minsk
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EU urges Russia to de-escalate, sends civil protection aid to Ukraine
The European Union is urging Russia to de-escalate by a substantial withdrawal of military forces from the proximity of Ukraine’s
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Bulgaria, Ukraine sign joint declaration in support of Ukraine’s European perspective
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a joint declaration on February 19 in support of
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Bulgaria’s PM at European Council on Ukraine: ‘We are united’
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Kiril Petkov, attending a special European Council meeting on February 17 on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, told reporters:
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Stoltenberg: Nato considering establishing new battlegroups in central and south-eastern Europe
Nato defence ministers have decided to develop options for further strengthen Nato’s deterrence and defence, including considering establishing new battlegroups in
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Foreign Ministry on Ukraine: Bulgaria condemns aggressive actions of Russia
Bulgaria condemns the aggressive actions of the Russian Federation, which are leading to an unprecedented escalation of military tensions in
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Bulgaria’s security council agrees military modernisation, spending, should be stepped up
A five-hour meeting of Bulgaria’s Consultative Council on National Security, prompted by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, produced little that had not
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Nato: Russia still has time to step back from the brink
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on February 15 that there were signs from Moscow that diplomacy should continue, saying
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