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Bulgaria has no place in Coalition of the Willing backing Ukraine, says PM
politico.eu • • world
Key Points:
- Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated that Bulgaria does not belong in the Coalition of the Willing, despite Bulgarian guards participating in the Bastille Day parade alongside European forces.
- Radev, known for his Russia-aligned stance, rejected continued financial and military support to Ukraine, advocating for a diplomatic solution rather than prolonging the conflict militarily.
- Although Bulgaria remains active in NATO and EU discussions, Radev defended Sofia's readiness to veto parts of the EU's sanctions package, emphasizing national interest within collective frameworks.
- The Coalition of the Willing, led by France and the UK, includes over 30 countries coordinating long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, with Macron inviting European leaders to Paris to discuss ongoing support.
