# Bulgarian PM suggests Western Ukraine support provoked alleged Leipzig Airport attack

https://mins.news/en/item/45302

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-04 11:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/bulgaria-prime-minister-blames-wests-support-for-ukraine-as-provoking-russia-to-attack-leipzig-airport/

> Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev suggested that Western military support for Ukraine provoked Russia’s alleged drone attack on Germany’s Leipzig Airport last month. He called the delivery of long-range weapons to Kyiv reckless and urged Europe to seek negotiations. Germany has accused Russia of the sabotage attempt, while the Kremlin denies responsibility.

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