Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev urges European dialogue with Russia to avert nuclear attack
"We always need to think about the worst-case scenario," Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the Euronews' Defence Summit, warning of the risk of a Russian nuclear attack if tensions with Europe escalate.
Ukrainian politician Petro Poroshenko met with PACE President Petra Bayr in Strasbourg to urge continued international pressure on Russia to release Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian hostages. Poroshenko emphasized the importance of ensuring access for humanitarian organizations to detained individuals and holding accountable those responsible for torture and ill-treatment.
He also expressed gratitude to Bayr for PACE's support in establishing a special tribunal for Russia's crime of aggression, an international compensation mechanism for Ukrainian deportees, and the return of Ukrainian children to their homeland. The two sides further discussed assistance for Ukrainian veterans and wounded soldiers, as well as Ukraine's resilience and democratic principles amidst the ongoing conflict.
Poroshenko noted that in the development of the new Council of Europe Action Plan for Democratic Resilience in Ukraine (2027–2030), discussions centered on bolstering democratic institutions, independent justice, anti-corruption measures, parliamentary oversight, political pluralism, and media freedom.
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