PoliticsUkraine-skeptic Bulgarian PM pulls country from Coalition of the Willing

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria does not provide defense assistance to Ukraine. He argued that such support only “prolongs the conflict” and called instead for a diplomatic solution. Radev’s position takes Bulgaria out of the Coalition of the Willing, reflecting the government’s opposition to military support for Kyiv.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-07-14 15:23Original