Russian nationals reportedly receive combat training at Bulgarian facility
Intelligence reports indicate that the private security firm Alfa-Metal is training Russian personnel in combat at a facility in Bulgaria, potentially for deployment to the front line in Ukraine. The involvement of Western instructors is alleged, which would constitute a serious breach of neutrality and could escalate diplomatic tensions. The claims are unverified and based on a single media report.
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Allegations of Western Veterans Training Russian Personnel for Ukraine War
Intelligence reports allege that British SAS veterans and other Western military personnel are training Russian fighters in Bulgaria and Serbia for deployment in Ukraine. These claims, based on leaked intelligence notes and single media reports, remain unverified with low confidence. The alleged involvement of Western instructors and training on NATO territory would represent a significant escalation and potential breach of neutrality.