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Bulgaria's PM: Oligarch Influence Clouds U.S. Peace Board Decision

3/20/2026

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Andrey Gyurov, Bulgaria's caretaker Prime Minister, said Bulgaria's decision to join the Board of Peace led by U.S. President Donald Trump was influenced by one oligarch and lacks consensus.
Gyurov criticized the involvement of Delyan Peevski, who is sanctioned for corruption, in this decision.
He said Parliament has yet to ratify the membership and may face legal challenges, and he urged continued strong U.S. ties and a robust, independent Europe.

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Andrey Gyurov, Bulgaria's caretaker Prime Minister, said Bulgaria's decision to join the Board of Peace led by U.S. President Donald Trump was influenced by one oligarch and lacks consensus.
Gyurov criticized the involvement of Delyan Peevski, who is sanctioned for corruption, in this decision.
He said Parliament has yet to ratify the membership and may face legal challenges, and he urged continued strong U.S. ties and a robust, independent Europe.