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PM Radev calls emergency meeting after drone attacks on two ships in Bulgarian EEZ, with one sunk

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Bulgarian Prime Minister Roumen Radev convened a meeting on October 6 with representatives of four ministries, the Presidency and security

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Two dead, Turkish ship sinks in Romania’s EEZ, reportedly after drone strike

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Romania, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine

Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said on October 5 that two people were dead and 11 rescued after a vessel

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian Navy, Air Force locate ship abandoned and adrift after drone hit

October 4, 2026October 4, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Romania, Russia, Ukraine

Bulgarian Air Force and Navy personnel completed on October 4 a reconnaissance and localisation task of a cargo ship abandoned

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Europe 

EU ministers approve five European defence projects, including boosting security on Eastern Flank

September 28, 2026September 28, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union defence ministers approved on September 28 five European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs) to strengthen Europe’s defence

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Europe 

EU sanctions 10 individuals, 17 entities over unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia

September 28, 2026September 28, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers decided on September 28 to adopt sanctions a further 10 individuals and 17 entities responsible for

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Bulgaria 

Furore as Yotova distances herself from Bulgaria’s backing for declaration slamming Russia and supporting Ukraine

September 25, 2026September 30, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Iliana Yotova, Russia, Ukraine

A political furore erupted on September 25 after President Iliana Yotova and the Foreign Ministry distanced themselves – albeit with

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Bulgaria 

We must very consistently support Ukraine, Tusk says as Radev visits Warsaw

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Poland, Roumen Radev, Russia, Ukraine

We must very consistently support Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on September 24 after talks with Bulgarian Prime

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria listed among participants in joint statement at UN in support of Ukraine

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria is listed as among participants in a joint statement at the United Nations in New York in support of

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Europe 

EC pays out 3.3 billion euro in defence funding to Ukraine to cover drones and missiles

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission (EC) will today disburse 3.3 billion euro to Ukraine for defence procurement under the 90 billion euro Ukraine

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