Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chairman of "Yes, Bulgaria ," warned that the country faces a higher risk than Poland , as Russian drones can reach Bulgarian territory more easily. Speaking to journalists at the parliament, he described the recent shooting down of Russian drones over Poland as a highly dangerous development, urging Bulgarians to recognize that the conflict is not distant. “ We must stop believing that Putin is a friendly figure toward Bulgaria. His intentions are clear, and we need to