The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has expressed support for Russia’s return to official UEFA competitions, BGNES reported. The decisive vote regarding the participation of the Russian national team and its clubs is scheduled to take place in Belgium in February 2026. Alongside Bulgaria, seven countries have signaled full support for Russia’s reinstatement in European football. Several other nations - Sweden, Finland, and Norway - have indicated they would support Russia’s participation only in women’s and youth competitions. The Russian national and club teams have been barred from all official UEFA tournaments since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.