www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/10/30/declaratiile-premieru

Following controversial remarks by Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev regarding attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea, many Bulgarians expressed solidarity with Romania and apologized. Radev suggested that Romania's response to the attacks, blaming Russia, escalated tensions. His comments faced backlash from politicians and public figures in Bulgaria, who criticized his lack of coherence during a crisis. Former Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov and others condemned Radev's accusations against Romania, questioning his strategy and urging a more united front against aggression. In response, hundreds of Bulgarians took to social media to apologize to Romanians, expressing frustration over their leadership's stance.