Russian aggression is a direct problem for Bulgaria. This was stated by the newly appointed acting Minister of Defense of Bulgaria Atanas Zapryanov during the second Black Sea Security Conference of the International Crimean Platform in Sofia, reports a correspondent of UNN.
Russian aggression is a direct problem for our country, so we must help Ukraine restore its territorial integrity within internationally recognized borders. We must do everything to ensure that Ukraine wins. This is our strategic interest
He stated that Bulgaria supports Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration and believes that NATO should be open to Ukraine.
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Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov stated that he wants to speed up the provision of military assistance to Ukraine.
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Stefan Dimitrov said that Russia is destabilizing other countries, obstructing freedom of navigation and taking the international food security system hostage.