Bulgarian PM Radev denies pro-Russian stance, cites slander over Ukraine peace proposal

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev publicly denied holding a pro-Russian position, attributing accusations to slander stemming from his proposed approach to a Ukraine-Russia peace agreement, which he acknowledges is not universally accepted. The statement signals a defensive posture amid domestic and international scrutiny of his stance on the conflict. The denial may aim to shore up domestic credibility and align with EU/NATO expectations, but the underlying policy divergence remains.