On 1 July 2026, the Bulgarian National Assembly upheld the 10-year security agreement with Ukraine, rejecting a bill put forward by the pro-Russian «Revival» party. The results of the vote were a crushing defeat for those seeking to repeal the agreement.
- The Bulgarian Parliament has upheld the security agreement with Ukraine.
- The bill to repeal the agreement was rejected by 160 votes.
- The pro-Russian «Vidrodzhennia» party failed to win over the MPs.
- The agreement provides for support for Ukraine in the defence sector.
- Despite political disputes, Bulgaria remains on a Euro-Atlantic course.
Bulgaria has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine
On 1 July 2026, the Bulgarian National Assembly reaffirmed its support for Ukraine by keeping in force the 10-year security agreement signed on 30 March in Kyiv. The pro-Russian «Revival» party attempted to repeal the agreement, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
According to the results of the vote, 160 MPs voted against the cancellation of the agreement, whilst only 10 supported the initiative. A further 14 MPs abstained. This vote sent a clear signal of Bulgaria’s solidarity with Ukraine, despite attempts by pro-Russian forces.
MPs from the «Vidrodzhennia» party, such as Georgi Georgiev, sought to justify their position by arguing that the agreement had been signed by an interim Cabinet of Ministers which lacked a legitimate mandate. However, the majority of MPs rejected these arguments. Sylvia Hristova, a Member of Parliament for «Progressive Bulgaria», emphasised that, according to a ruling by the Constitutional Court, Parliament has no right to interfere with the government’s executive powers.
The context of the transaction
Security agreement between Bulgaria and Ukraine provides for stable political, economic and defence support, as well as deeper cooperation in the military-technical sphere. The failure of the attempt to repeal the agreement has once again confirmed that Bulgaria’s Euro-Atlantic course remains unchanged, despite changes in government and domestic political disputes. This development underlines the importance of international support for Ukraine in the face of current challenges.
