Bulgarien är med i NATO och EU. Men de skickar inte vapen till Ukraina, i alla fall inte än så länge. Presidenten anser att det är onödigt att besöka Kiev vilket premiärministern har gjort. Presidenten tycker man skall fortsätta köpa rysk gas. Försvarsministern vägrade kalla den ryska operationen för "krig" och fick sparken.
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“Definitely ‘No’ to the provision of military assistance to Ukraine, this means a step towards the direct involvement of Bulgaria in this conflict. Calls for peace fade in their place, and sharp rhetoric and calls for victory escalate. If victory means self-destruction and economic liquidation of Europe, then we are rapidly moving in this direction,” Radev added. “Bulgaria must be part of the efforts for peace and an end to this conflict as soon as possible. Prolonging the conflict will have disastrous consequences in many ways. The sovereign Bulgarian position is being worked out in Sofia, not in Kyiv, and I don't think there is a need for a visit there”, Radev was adamant.
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President Radev vill fortsätta köpa rysk gas men regeringen vill söka alternativ
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Bulgaria’s President accused the Government of being 'Cynical' for looking for Alternatives to Russian Gas
"It is cynical in the most energy-poor country in the EU, with the poorest people to say 'we will find another solution, we will pay more.' Some people may pay more, but others are on the edge and cannot pay more. Those who can afford to pay more and make decisions need to think about those who can't afford it. "
With these words, he again criticized the government of Kiril Petkov - this time because he decided to look for alternatives to the suspended Russian gas.
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Premiärministern:
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Bulgaria is ready to repair Ukrainian military machines in its factories
“I will not comment on President Radev, in my opinion, his speech yesterday was to some extent a misunderstanding of the situation. The shameful part is the idea that it is best not to help Ukraine to end this conflict faster. This is the disgraceful part of this argument. This is if we say - we absolutely agree that Russia should win this war in order to get this problem out of our heads. This is not the position of the democratic world, this cannot be Bulgaria's position," Kiril Petkov said.
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Bulgarian President: The Government owes a Definite Answer to the Citizens whose Interests it Serves
“There must be a careful approach to this conflict, which directly affects everything. There are a number of revelations about where the Bulgarian weapons are going. I wonder how the Minister of Energy will explain to the Bulgarians that Bulgarian weapons are fueling this conflict.”
“How do Germany and Austria pay, is there enough reserved capacity for deliveries from Greece and other countries, because if it is not reserved for us, we will see how intermediaries grab it. We will probably have to find alternative solutions, but this will also require time and money and means much higher prices and delivery risks,” the president added. “I have repeatedly stated that these 3 billion paid from our budget do not serve the Bulgarian interest, they serve other countries that transit gas for free. What is happening with the gas supply will be a test of European solidarity. Will and how will the EU help the most energy-dependent and energy-poor country”, Radev asked rhetorically.
“Definitely ‘No’ to the provision of military assistance to Ukraine, this means a step towards the direct involvement of Bulgaria in this conflict. Calls for peace fade in their place, and sharp rhetoric and calls for victory escalate. If victory means self-destruction and economic liquidation of Europe, then we are rapidly moving in this direction,” Radev added. “Bulgaria must be part of the efforts for peace and an end to this conflict as soon as possible. Prolonging the conflict will have disastrous consequences in many ways. The sovereign Bulgarian position is being worked out in Sofia, not in Kyiv, and I don't think there is a need for a visit there”, Radev was adamant.
https://balkaninsight.com/2022/03/18...s-in-bulgaria/
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Cracks are already showing in the government. Bulgaria joined EU sanctions on Russia, but opposes sending arms and banning energy imports, and while Sofia backed the formation of a NATO battle group on its territory, Defence Minister Stefan Yanev was initially opposed to the idea and was later sacked on February 28 for his reluctance to describe the Russian invasion as a ‘war’.
Vazrazhdane [Revival], a small, far-right party that rose to prominence by railing against COVID-19 restrictions and vaccines, initially obstructed the adoption of a parliamentary declaration condemning the February 24 invasion of Ukraine, later agreeing to watered-down wording. The co-ruling BSP also opted not to back the declaration.
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