Donald Trump has recently sent a letter to Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, mentioning Bulgaria’s key role in both ensuring peace in Ukraine and maintaining reliable energy supplies. Energy expert Viktor Minchev discussed the letter, offering his interpretation of its implications.
Minchev suggested that Trump’s mention of Bulgaria’s position in energy matters might subtly indicate a call for the country to align more closely with Russia on the gas market, especially in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He pointed out that the TurkStream pipeline, which passed through Bulgaria, played a significant role in supplying energy to Serbia and Hungary, both of which maintained close ties with Russia.
However, the expert emphasized that Trump’s focus in the letter was not necessarily about ensuring energy security for Bulgaria. Minchev noted that since the war in Ukraine began, Bulgaria had successfully secured the necessary energy supplies through its partnerships with Greece and Azerbaijan. (Novinite)