Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

Bulgarian Defence Minister: We will not give our anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine

Caretaker minister of defence Dimitar Stoyanov
Photo: BGNES

"If someone expects us to give away the missile systems, I'm sorry, but it can't happen". This is what Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told journalists. According to him, if Bulgaria provides Ukraine with heavy weapons, it will lose capabilities," 24 Chasa daily. "It will be very difficult for them to be restored, and let's not forget that Bulgaria is a border country for the conflict and at some point we can find ourselves in a very difficult situation," he said. 

Stoyanov pointed out that if the deputies decide to send military aid to Ukraine, their decision will be political and not expert, that is, they cannot decide what type of weaponry should be provided. He assured that the ministry will conduct an analysis in such a way as to give aid to Ukraine that does not harm the army.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

MPs gather for sixth attempt to elect speaker of parliament

Exactly a month after the parliamentary elections on October 27, the first session of the 51st National Assembly, which started on November 11, continues today. MPs will make a sixth attempt to elect a speaker. During the fifth..

published on 11/27/24 8:15 AM

Sunny Wednesday with temperatures reaching up to 15°C

Wednesday will be mostly sunny. There will be weak to moderate west-northwesterly wind. The lowest temperatures are expected to be between minus 3° and 2°C; in Sofia - around minus 1°C. The highest temperature will reach 10°C to 15°C;..

published on 11/26/24 6:50 PM

The decision for the full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in Schengen has been drafted

According to unofficial information, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU has drafted a decision for the full admission of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area. The draft document states that from January 1, 2025, checks on persons..

published on 11/26/24 6:17 PM