Todor Tagarev

Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov addressed the Bulgarian Socialist Party's (BSP) call for urgent parliamentary hearings regarding statements made during his recent visit to Ukraine. Denkov firmly asserted that the notion of sending troops to Ukraine was never raised, despite BSP's concerns.

As Bulgaria prepares for a cabinet rotation, Defense Minister Todor Tagarev finds himself under mounting criticism for delays in providing crucial military aid to Ukraine.

Today, across the nation, memorial events will continue to honor the 151st anniversary of Vasil Levski's death. The culmination will take place this evening in front of the monument to the "Apostle of Freedom" in Sofia. President Rumen Radev, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev, and Sofia University's Rector, Professor Georgi Valchev, will deliver commemorative speeches.

In a high-profile meeting held in Munich, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken lauded Bulgaria as an outstanding partner for both the United States and Europe, citing the nation's steadfast commitment to collaboration across various domains.

Bulgaria has joined the ranks of 18 NATO nations meeting the alliance's criterion of allocating 2 percent of GDP for defense spending, announced Defense Minister Todor Tagarev. Speaking from Brussels, where he attended a meeting of NATO defense ministers, Tagarev emphasized Bulgaria's commitment to meeting and exceeding the defense expenditure benchmark.

He pointed out that Bulgaria's relations with the USA are of immense importance.

Bulgaria's Defense Minister Todor Tagarev revealed that he has not yet received an invitation to continue in his post following the government rotation. The minister, a supporter of the so-called urban right-wing in the country, expressed readiness for a conversation if such an invitation were extended.

Amidst months of political debates and vetoes, Bulgaria has finally dispatched the promised armored personnel carriers (APCs) to Ukraine, marking the culmination of a six-month journey with diplomatic twists and turns.

In a strategic meeting on Monday, Bulgarian Defence Minister Todor Tagarev engaged in discussions with Ukraine's Ambassador to Sofia, Olesya Ilashchuk, focusing on the implementation of National Assembly resolutions and Council of Ministers decisions regarding military aid to Ukraine.

The Mine Counter-measures Task Group Black Sea, formed through an agreement among Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey in January, is anticipated to achieve operational readiness by April or May, according to Admiral Emil Eftimov, Chief of Defence for Bulgaria. The task group aims to enhance maritime safety and minimize shipping risks in the Black Sea region.