From Soviet Legacy to Modern Arsenal: How Bulgaria Is Arming Ukraine for the Long Fight

Tamara Ceaikovski

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emphasized that Ukraine ’s security relies heavily on its armament, describing the country as needing to become a “ steel porcupine ” impervious to future invasions. This message was echoed at last week’s Paris meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing,” a group of around 30 countries led by France and Britain that agreed on a broad plan to support Ukraine , including potential deployment of Western ground troops after a ceasefire is