Rumen Radev
RomaniapoliticianMaleb. 19636.3Global Dominance: 0.01%Rumen Radev is the President of Bulgaria, having taken office in January 2017. A former Major General in the Bulgarian Air Force, Radev is known for his strong stance on national security and European integration. He has been an advocate for enhancing Bulgaria's role within the European Union and has emphasized the need for increased defense spending and strategic decision-making in the face of global challenges. Recently, he called for strengthening EU security during a meeting at the Munich Security Conference, highlighting the importance of addressing multiple crises facing Europe.
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Rumen Radev is mentioned as the Prime Minister with whom Daniel Panov discussed the situation.
На заводі боєприпасів у Болгарії пролунали вибухи, евакуюють 300 працівників
Ukraine· 2026-08-10
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev commented on the significant amount of explosives carried by the drone that exploded near the Kardam Border Crossing.
Seven dead, more injured as Ukraine, Russia trade strikes
Taiwan· 2026-08-09
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated that measures have been taken and the area has been isolated following the drone explosion.
Președinta Bulgariei propune o reuniune a statelor de la Marea Neagră după explozia unei drone pe teritoriul țării sale. Fără Rusia la masa discuțiilorRomania· 2026-08-09
Rumen Radev announced that security measures around strategically important facilities in the country will be strengthened.
Βουλγαρία: Εξερράγη drone κοντά στον αγωγό φυσικού αερίου Trans-Balkan
Greece· 2026-08-09Rumen Radev is the Prime Minister of Bulgaria who announced the drone incident.
كييف: "لم نتعمّد" استهداف بلغاريا بمسيّرة
United Arab Emirates· 2026-08-09
Rumen Radev informed that the drone exploded shortly after 5 today, about 100 meters inside Bulgarian territory.
explotó un dron, que sería ucraniano, cerca de un gasoducto en la frontera con Rumania
Argentina· 2026-08-08
Radev confirmed that there were no casualties or damage to surrounding buildings after the drone explosion.
"era di un tipo ampiamente utilizzato dall'esercito ucraino"
San Marino· 2026-08-08
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated that the drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania before exploding.
Україна прокоментувала вибух безпілотника біля газопроводу в БолгаріїUkraine· 2026-08-08
Rumen Radev announced that forces and means of the Border Police will be brought to detect and combat drones at the border with Romania.
Drona căzută în Bulgaria este „cel mai probabil” ucraineană, transmite Ministerul Apărării de la SofiaRomania· 2026-08-08Rumen Radev is the Prime Minister of Bulgaria and has stated that authorities have images of the drone.
Cum a ajuns drona în Bulgaria fără să fie detectată. Premierul Rumen Radev susține că autoritățile au imagini cu dronaRomania· 2026-08-08
Rumen Radev is the Bulgarian Prime Minister who reported on the drone incident.
Jutarnji list - Drama u Bugarskoj: Dron pun eksploziva ušao u državu i eksplodirao blizu plinovoda
Croatia· 2026-08-08Rumen Radev stated that the drone explosion occurred near the Bulgarian-Romanian border.
Bulgarijos premjeras: Rumunijos pasienyje prie dujotiekio sprogo į šalį įskridęs dronas
Lithuania· 2026-08-08
Rumen Radev is the Prime Minister of Bulgaria who announced measures following the drone incident.
Video Alertă la 100 de metri graniță. O dronă a pătruns în Bulgaria dinspre România și a explodat. Anunțul premierului de la Sofia și al unui contraamiral românRomania· 2026-08-08
Prime Minister Rumen Radev reported to BTA about the drone incident.
Bulgariaan tullut drooni räjähti lähellä rajaa
Finland· 2026-08-08Rumen Radev defends Bulgaria's tradition of coexistence and invites foreign politicians to verify facts before accusing Bulgaria of antisemitism.
Ebrei italiani assaltati in un hotel a Sofia, il premier bulgaro Radev: «Verificare prima di accusarci di antisemitismo»
Italy· 2026-08-06
Rumen Radev's convincing victory was influenced by the emphasis on the issue of corruption.
Корупција во ЕУ - тема на која се губат изборите
North Macedonia· 2026-07-30
Rumen Radev's new government is shifting towards Russia.
De ce schimbă România strategia față de Rusia?Romania· 2026-07-28
Rumen Radev's new government is shifting towards Russia.
De ce schimbă România strategia față de Rusia? – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2026-07-27Rumen Radev is the Bulgarian Prime Minister who received thanks from Donald Trump for supporting the US airbase.
Иран выступил с жёстким предупреждением в адрес Болгарии: Вчера 22:22
Kazakhstan· 2026-07-27
Rumen Radev is referenced in the context of a political maneuver that Vučić might emulate.
Jutarnji list - Srbija je u izvanrednom stanju, slijedi erupcija nasilja!? Vučić je spreman na sve...Croatia· 2026-07-27
Rumen Radev explains that Bulgaria should prioritize diplomacy over military logic regarding its foreign policy.
На каде врти компасот на Радев во надворешната политика?North Macedonia· 2026-07-25Rumen Radev is the leader of Bulgaria who has made significant changes in the country's position towards Ukraine.
Viktor Orbán is gone, but the EU has a new headache in Bulgaria’s leader Rumen Radev – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-23
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated that military operations in the Middle East should not be conducted from Bulgarian territory.
Бугарија ѝ дозволи на американската војска да ја користи базата Безмер за операции на Блискиот ИстокNorth Macedonia· 2026-07-22Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated that Bulgaria did not receive a positive response regarding visa-free entry for Bulgarian citizens to the USA.
Болгария разрешила американским самолетам базироваться в стране для войны с Ираном: Вчера 23:44Kazakhstan· 2026-07-21
Prime Minister Rumen Radev reiterated that Bulgaria is withdrawing from the so-called 'Coalition of Will'.
Kremlinul umilește Bulgaria. Zaharova: „Este pur și simplu prea slabă pentru a ajuta Ucraina”Romania· 2026-07-18
Rumen Radev sent only his Foreign Minister to the summit, indicating its lack of importance.
Geografia continuă să fie periculoasă pentru RomâniaRomania· 2026-07-17
Rumen Radev insists on a diplomatic offensive as the only real path to ending the conflict instead of further arming Ukraine.
Бугарија од „најпослушен сојузник“ до европски дисидентNorth Macedonia· 2026-07-16
Rumen Radev is mentioned in the context of Cristian Tudor Popescu's criticism of Nicușor Dan's mediating role.
CTP, necruţător cu Nicuşor Dan: „Este mult mai perfid decât l-am crezut. A mințit de nu știu câte ori în acest mandat”Romania· 2026-07-16
Rumen Radev is the Prime Minister of Bulgaria who announced the country's withdrawal from the coalition supporting Ukraine.
Bulgaria trekker seg fra Ukraina-koalisjon
Norway· 2026-07-15Rumen Radev, the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, acknowledged that Sofia opposed the inclusion of a Russian businessman on the EU sanctions list.
Bulgaria a blocat sancțiunile UE împotriva Rusiei pentru a proteja metroul din Sofia. Un om de afaceri rus a fost scos de pe listăRomania· 2026-07-14
