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President Rumen Radev: The annexation of Crimea is in violation of international law

Rumen Radev during the televised election debate
Photo: BNT/BGNES

In connection with different interpretations of what President Rumen Radev said during the election debate on November 18, 2021, the press office of the Bulgarian head of state has informed that the position of the head of state does not differ from the repeatedly expressed position of the Republic of Bulgaria in all international organizations. 

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From a legal point of view, Crimea belongs to Ukraine and its annexation is in violation of international law. Bulgaria has repeatedly stated its support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity, but, as President Rumen Radev stressed in the election debate, "currently" Crimea is controlled by Russia and it is more than clear that this problem cannot be solved by force. Radev has repeatedly expressed concern over the tense situation surrounding its annexation, which affects both international relations and the Black Sea region, which directly affects the security of Bulgaria and its allies.
Radev has repeatedly called for a reduction in confrontation and a peaceful solution to the conflict.



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