Bulgarian PM Radev Rejects Pro-Russian Label, Urges EU Diplomatic Shift on Ukraine

Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev publicly rejected accusations of being pro-Russian, framing them as a consequence of his deviation from the EU's dominant line on Ukraine. He advocates for intensified diplomatic dialogue with Moscow and criticizes the EU's focus on 'weapons and money'. This marks a notable rhetorical break from EU consensus, potentially signaling friction within the bloc over Ukraine policy.