Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said that Sofia is categorically against sending troops to Ukraine.
Bulgarian national television (BNT) reported that through the US Embassy in Sofia and the permanent representation of Bulgaria at NATO in the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry, 6 questions were sent.
The document contains the question of which countries can contribute to the provision of guarantees to Kyiv, whether they are ready to send troops to Ukraine as part of a peaceful settlement and what should be the number of forces under the leadership of Europe.
Commenting on issues addressed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Radev said that Bulgaria from the very beginning opposed any participation in this war.
“as the commander in chief of the armed forces of our country, I am categorically against Bulgaria to send troops to Ukraine in any form. I expect that the government and the national assembly will take a clear and unambiguous position that Bulgaria will not send troops,” emphasized Bulgaria, “emphasized He.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria said that the decision on the possible commissioning of troops to Ukraine is in full competence of the parliament, BNT reports.