Putin’s secret flight route to Hungary from Russia revealed

Bulgaria is ready to open its airspace for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aircraft if he decides to travel to the Hungarian capital Budapest for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev said Monday.

Bulgaria contributes if peace is at stake

Speaking to journalists during an EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg, Georgiev stressed that logistical arrangements would be discussed only after the Trump-Putin meeting is officially scheduled.

“Let the date be announced first, and then we can talk about technical details. As far as I know, there is no confirmed date yet,” he said, according to the Novinite news agency.

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He emphasized that Sofia would not block any diplomatic initiative aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine. “When efforts are made for peace, it is only logical that all sides contribute to making such a meeting possible,” he said. “How else could the meeting take place if one of the participants cannot get there?”

Bulgaria supports sanctions, too

Georgiev also reaffirmed Bulgaria’s support for the European Union’s 19th sanctions package against Russia, which is expected to be adopted later this week, including discussions on additional tariffs on Russian goods. He noted that while hopes remain for sustainable peace in Ukraine, Russia continues to show hostility.

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Regarding the so-called “shadow fleet” of Russian oil tankers operating in the Black Sea, Georgiev said: “Russian activity in this direction is significant. We are working with Romania and Türkiye through our mine clearance group, and all movements in this area are under increased surveillance.”