On Wednesday, February 26, 2027, Bulgaria’s Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov invited Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Armed Forces Commander‑in‑Chief Iliana Iotova to explain why the conflict that began with Russian aggression is moving closer to Bulgaria’s borders.
In a post on Facebook, Denkov pointed to recent drone attacks near the Romanian coast of the Black Sea and a container‑ship strike off Cape Kaliakra as evidence of the war’s creeping reach. He asked when the government would call on the aggressor to enter into peace negotiations and whether it still believed diplomacy was the sole option to protect Bulgarian territory and its citizens.
"What decision did they take at this meeting, and how will they protect Bulgarian territory and Bulgarian citizens from the war they have allowed to reach our shores?" Denkov demanded, following Sofia’s hosting of a meeting of defence ministers from Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey.
In a related move, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov reported that a container ship had been hit near Shabla during the same trilateral meeting. The incident underscored the urgency of the leader’s appeal.
Prime Minister Radev had earlier blamed the Romanians for the drone attacks, alleging that their announcement that the drones were Russian angered “peace‑loving” President Vladimir Putin. The diplomatic stance of the Bulgarian government, particularly after the three‑country defence meeting, drew sharp criticism from Denkov.
Denkov’s post left citizens waiting for clarification. He posed the question, "Why, despite bowing down to aggressor Russian President Vladimir Putin, is the war moving ever closer to the Bulgarian border?" and urged the government to detail steps taken to defend the nation and its people.
Citizens, lawmakers, and observers of the Bulgarian political landscape now await context from the prime minister and the Armed Forces commander. The discussion centers on the intersection of national security, diplomatic strategy, and the real‑time threat posed by foreign conflicts nearby. "We need to know when the government will seek peace negotiations," Denkov wrote, signaling that the public’s concerns about the country’s safety are at the forefront of this debate.
