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Bulgaria Seeks US Aircraft Extension, Visa Waiver, Radev Says

5/21/2026

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Prime Minister Rumen Radev expects the United States to extend its military aircraft deployment in Sofia beyond the May deadline.
He told reporters he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump and urged removal of visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens.
Bulgaria currently allows more than a dozen U.S. aircraft to transit its airspace and land in Sofia for refueling until the end of May.

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Prime Minister Rumen Radev expects the United States to extend its military aircraft deployment in Sofia beyond the May deadline.
He told reporters he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump and urged removal of visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens.
Bulgaria currently allows more than a dozen U.S. aircraft to transit its airspace and land in Sofia for refueling until the end of May.