Prime Minister Rumen Radev
Bulgaria will continue to back Ukraine politically and through other forms of cooperation, but the government believes the country can no longer provide additional military or financial assistance beyond commitments already undertaken. Prime Minister Rumen Radev outlined this position in a written response, arguing that Bulgaria has reached the limits of what it can contribute without affecting its own national interests and defense readiness.
Radev stressed that Sofia remains committed to supporting Ukraine and continues to advocate for “a lasting and just peace in Ukraine, based on international law and the UN Charter.” According to him, diplomatic efforts must play a central role in achieving such a settlement, while the European Union should assume a more active role in advancing peace initiatives.
The prime minister drew a clear distinction between military aid and other forms of assistance. He noted that Bulgaria has already approved 13 military aid packages and argued that the country has exhausted the resources that can be transferred from the Bulgarian Armed Forces without undermining national security.
“After 13 packages of military support, Bulgaria has reached the limit of what it can provide from the resources of the Armed Forces without compromising national defense capabilities,” Radev stated.
