Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highly valued the friendship and consistent support received from Bulgaria. In an official post published on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the President expressed his gratitude to President Iliana Iotova for her solidarity with the Ukrainian people. He specifically highlighted the heartfelt wishes sent on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine's independence.

This diplomatic gesture by Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a direct response to a congratulatory letter sent to him by President Iliana Iotova. The document, written in Ukrainian, was prepared in honor of the national holiday – the country's Independence Day, which was officially marked on a Monday in August. To illustrate the correspondence, Zelenskyy attached a photo of the received congratulatory address to his post, which was published on August 25, 2026.

In the shared message, Volodymyr Zelenskyy also explores the prospects for future cooperation. He optimistically notes that Bulgaria and Ukraine have significant potential for development ahead of them. According to him, the two countries can achieve much more by "deepening bilateral relations in a number of areas."

The social media post concludes by reaffirming the strategic framework of the partnership, which was established in official statements on the occasion of the holiday:

  • Ukraine highly values the support and friendship of Bulgaria.
  • Thank you, Iliana Iotova, for standing with our people and for your heartfelt wishes for the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine's independence.
  • Our two countries have much more to achieve through the deepening of bilateral relations in a number of areas.