Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has received no formal notification from Belgrade authorities about alleged espionage arrests despite inflammatory accusations from Aleksandar Vulin, a prominent Serbian political figure closely aligned with President Aleksandar Vucic. The former intelligence chief and current Serbiagaz board chairman claimed that officials dismantled a network of Bulgarian operatives while simultaneously attacking Sofia with loaded rhetoric about occupation and demands for apologies.
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev responded by highlighting the autochthonous Bulgarian minority residing in Serbia and emphasizing Sofia's commitment to neighborly cooperation. He characterized Vulin's inflammatory statements as evidence of how bilateral ties can be weaponized for political manipulation. The Socialist Movement leader has advocated for halting EU membership negotiations, pursuing BRICS affiliation, and promoting a hegemonic Serbian World concept while collecting top Russian honors.
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev responded by highlighting the autochthonous Bulgarian minority residing in Serbia and emphasizing Sofia's commitment to neighborly cooperation. He characterized Vulin's inflammatory statements as evidence of how bilateral ties can be weaponized for political manipulation. The Socialist Movement leader has advocated for halting EU membership negotiations, pursuing BRICS affiliation, and promoting a hegemonic Serbian World concept while collecting top Russian honors.
