Bulgaria Says 'Stop' to New Weapons for Ukraine, Urges Diplomatic Solutions

Bulgaria has declared it will not supply new weapons to Ukraine, with officials stating that the conflict cannot be resolved militarily. "We have already made it clear that the war in Ukraine will not be resolved on the battlefield," said Stoyanow in Sofia. He added, "What we are witnessing is a war of attrition, and no matter how much weaponry is accumulated, its only result is the loss of human life." Stoyanow asserted that Ukraine requires more people, not more weapons, and possesses sufficient armament resources. "We do not foresee further arms supplies to the Ukrainian army," he stated. Prime Minister Rumen Radev, whose government took power after a decisive election victory, has long opposed arming Ukraine, advocating instead for "diplomatic solutions." As a member of NATO and the European Union, Bulgaria has provided military support to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022. Initially, supplies, primarily Soviet-era armaments, played a significant role. However, due to political tensions within Bulgaria, these transports were often conducted through third countries. Stoyanow believes it is time to sit at the negotiating table to achieve a "fair peace determined by both sides." He acknowledged the crucial role of the European Union but noted that it would be difficult for the EU to act as a mediator, given its own support for Ukraine's war efforts.

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We have already made it clear that the war in Ukraine will not be resolved on the battlefield.