Velislava Petrova: Bulgaria helps Ukraine according to its capabilities

30.05.2026 | Foreign policy

Deputy Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova emphasized that Bulgaria continues its support for Ukraine, but it depends on the country's fiscal capabilities. The focus is on security, Euro-Atlantic stability, and the dialogue for peace.

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Aid for Ukraine: Realities and Opportunities

Bulgaria consistently provides humanitarian and military-technical aid to Ukraine, aligned with available national resources. Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova stated that our country cannot be hypocritical by promising the impossible, but remains committed through European and NATO instruments.

We cannot be hypocritical and promise something we do not have, commented Minister Petrova.

Despite the budget deficit, Bulgaria has not abandoned its support. The government relies on sober analysis and active cooperation with partners from the EU and NATO.

Foreign Policy and Stability

Petrova noted that the stable majority in Bulgaria has been positively received by international partners in Berlin, Paris, and Brussels. The country's predictability is of key importance for its role in regional security.

The Minister emphasized that issues regarding pro-Russian or anti-Russian sentiments are a tool of political opponents, while the cabinet's actual actions clearly place Bulgaria within the framework of the EU and NATO.