Bulgaria Ends Military and Financial Aid to Ukraine

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced the end of weapons and ammunition shipments to Ukraine. The decision comes as the country faces an excessive deficit procedure imposed by the European Union.

The Bulgarian government declared that it lacks the financial capacity to maintain monetary support for Kyiv. Radev states that constraints on state reserves prevent the continuation of aid in its previous form. The country will also not act as a guarantor for new European loan packages without specific conditions.

Sofia maintains that any future funding involving the country should be directed solely toward humanitarian needs. The focus must be on restoring energy supplies and medical assistance. The government demands that a portion of these resources directly benefit the Bulgarian community in the Odesa region.

The Prime Minister rejected the strategy of pursuing peace through military force. He argues that continued military support results in greater destruction and an escalation of the conflict. This shift in foreign policy also reflects a decline in demand for conventional ammunition in favor of drones on the battlefield.