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Bulgaria says it decides on its defence with NATO allies

FILE PHOTO: Kiril Petkov, Bulgaria's centrist Prime Minister-designate and leader of the largest political party "We Continue the Change", speaks to the media in front of the proposed cabinet members after accepting a mandate from Bulgarian President Rumen Radev to form a new government, in Sofia, Bulgaria, December 11, 2021. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

Bulgaria decides on its defence plans in coordination with its allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on Friday after Russia said its security demands included that NATO forces leave Bulgaria and Romania.

Concern is running high in the West as Russia has amassed tens of thousands of troops near Ukraine's border. Russia denies planning an attack, but says it could take unspecified military action if its security demands are not met.

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