“Not a single Bulgarian soldier will take part in a conflict or operation on the territory of Ukraine or another country if these decisions are not taken in ... the National Assembly,” BNR quotes his statement.

Thus, Yanev informed the deputies about the country's position on geopolitical tensions.

Earlier, CNN, citing sources, reported that the United States is discussing with allies the possible deployment of "thousands of troops" on NATO's eastern flank in Europe in light of statements by several Western countries about the "threat of Russian invasion."

Prior to that, it became known that NATO countries are increasing their military presence in Eastern Europe in connection with the "building up of Russia's military power near Ukraine."