Key facts
- Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated his country does not belong in the "Coalition of the Willing" supporting Ukraine.
- Radev believes the solution to the conflict is a diplomatic mission, not prolonged military aid.
- Bulgaria previously announced a halt to donating weapons to Ukraine, though commercial sales may continue.
- Radev attended Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
- Bulgaria has defended its right to defend national interests within NATO and EU frameworks, including objecting to EU sanctions.
Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that Bulgaria will not participate in the "Coalition of the Willing," an alliance coordinating long-term security guarantees for Ukraine. Radev stated that while French President Emmanuel Macron invited him to continue participating in the alliance, it is not "Bulgaria's place," as the country does not support coalitions that insist on continued financial and military assistance to Ukraine.