Romania says a Russian-coordinated network targeted a Carfil arms plant, intensifying security and operational concerns for Europe’s defense industry.
Bulgaria’s presidential runoff pits Iliyana Yotova against Andrey Gyurov as security, Ukraine policy and institutional stability move to the forefront.
Russia is reportedly orchestrating covert sabotage on European defense plants using criminal networks, testing NATO's response limits without triggering collective defense actions.
NATO affirms its defense readiness following Iranian threats against military bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus amid rising US-Iran tensions.
Bulgaria plans to veto the EU's new sanctions against Russia, citing risks to its oil industry and supply chains, while supporting Ukraine's EU accession talks.
EU member states agreed to extend sanctions on Russia for one year, a shift enabled by Hungary's new leadership and reflecting strategic consolidation amid geopolitical tensions.
Twenty-two countries accuse Iran of orchestrating attacks targeting Jewish communities and dissidents abroad, warning of violations of sovereignty and calling for immediate cessation.