Bulgaria Plans Air Corridor for Putin-Trump Budapest Meeting

Bulgaria has expressed its willingness to provide an air corridor for Russian President Vladimir Putin's plane to fly through its territory en route to a potential meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Budapest, contingent on an official request from Moscow. Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgi Georgiev emphasized that facilitating the meeting is logical for peace efforts, although Bulgaria is also bound by the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Putin due to allegations related to Ukrainian children. The route for Putin's flight remains complex and risky due to airspace restrictions and geopolitical tensions, with alternative paths being considered to avoid interception or attack. Hungary, the summit's host, supports the meeting, despite the ICC warrant and criticism from some EU members, while Ukrainian President Zelensky has expressed willingness to join talks if invited. The summit aims to address issues including the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, but the overall situation remains uncertain as diplomatic talks continue. Bulgaria maintains its support for Ukraine's sovereignty and is preparing for regional security challenges amid the ongoing conflict.