At a time of growing tension surrounding the upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov emphasized the importance of including Ukraine and the European Union in the process of achieving lasting peace. In a post on the social network "X", Zhelyazkov shared the results of a video conference of the "Coalition of the Willing", where the upcoming meeting in Alaska was discussed.
Prime Minister Zhelyazkov expressed Bulgaria's firm position that "A fair and lasting peace cannot be achieved without Ukraine and the European Union". He emphasized our country's commitment to continuing close cooperation with the USA and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with the aim of achieving peace in Ukraine and ensuring long-term stability, security, and prosperity in the region.
Meanwhile, it became clear that the meeting between Trump and Putin will take place this Friday at a US military base in Anchorage, Alaska. The choice of this remote location underscores the delicacy of the negotiations and the desire to minimize external influence on the discussions.
In a separate virtual meeting held today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French Head of State Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz categorically rejected the possibility of ceding Ukrainian territories to Russia. This position was expressed after talks with US President Donald Trump, high-ranking Ukrainian leaders, and key Western allies of Kyiv.
The firm stance of European leaders and Ukraine shows that despite the upcoming meeting between Trump and Putin, Western allies remain united in their support for Ukraine's territorial integrity. This puts additional pressure on the upcoming negotiations in Alaska and underscores the complexity of diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
Experts note that Bulgaria's position, expressed by Prime Minister Zhelyazkov, is in line with the general EU and NATO stance of supporting Ukraine. This reinforces our country's role as a reliable partner in international efforts to achieve peace and stability in Eastern Europe.
The upcoming meeting in Alaska is awaited with great interest by the international community, as its results could have a significant impact on the future of the conflict in Ukraine and relations between the West and Russia.