Having unresolved disputes with Serbia over the division of northern Macedonia and with Greece over southern Macedonia, Bulgaria was prepared, if the need arose, to solve the problems by force, and began transferring its forces from Eastern Thrace to the disputed regions.
Omades lahendamata vaidlusi Serbiaga Põhja-Makedoonia jagunemise üle ja Kreekaga Lõuna-Makedoonia jagunemise üle, valmistus Bulgaaria vajaduse tekkides probleeme jõuga lahendama ja hakkas oma vägesid Ida-Traakiast vaidlusalusesse piirkonda tooma.