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There is definitely such an estimate, and I can tell you that we cannot afford it. In response to the question of whether there is an estimate of how much it would cost to reinstate conscription in Bulgaria, Dimitar Stoyanov answered, "There is definitely such an estimate, and I can tell you that we cannot afford it." #България #отбрана #дипломация (translated)

Rumen Radev stated that Bulgaria supports any coalition aimed at quickly ending the Russian war against Ukraine through diplomacy. He pointed out that the country has not severed diplomatic relations with Russia and that a few days ago he invited the Russian ambassador for talks to halt strikes against ships in the Black Sea. According to Radev, this communication channel should be expanded with specific measures and proposals. Radev said that Bulgaria participates in the anti-mine group in the Black Sea and was among the first countries to join the "European Sky Shield" initiative after it was announced by Germany in 2022. He condemned the attacks on civilian and commercial vessels as unacceptable and proposed a moratorium on military strikes against shipping in the Black Sea, stating that he expects support from EU partners. He noted that the sea is an important corridor for the delivery of food, fertilizers, and energy resources, upon which millions of people rely, especially in vulnerable regions of Africa and the Middle East. According to Radev, the "Chelsea 3" vessel was supposed to be towed the same afternoon to the port of Burgas for repairs and checks for drone remnants. He stated that Bulgaria has hypotheses regarding the perpetrator of the attack, but clear and solid evidence is needed before a specific country is blamed. Radev stated that he does not support military strikes on refineries and energy facilities in Ukraine and Russia, as he believes they directly affect fuel prices and the competitiveness of the EU. He pointed out that over the last two decades, Europe has shut down a number of refineries and is now dependent on imports of finished fuels, particularly diesel and aviation fuel. According to him, the shortage of aviation fuel in Europe has led to the doubling of its price within a few months. He said that Bulgaria supports the construction of new energy corridors between Europe and the Middle East to ensure reliable supplies at competitive prices. Regarding the new Multiannual Financial Framework of the EU, Radev said that Bulgaria supports efforts to enhance the competitiveness of European economies. He added that this should not be at the expense of EU policies for social and economic convergence and the Common Agricultural Policy. #ЧерноМоре (translated)

Yesterday, I spoke with the Prime Minister of Romania, today I am set to speak with the President, in order to present a joint initiative to the EU Council in support of the efforts of Bulgaria, Romania, and I can also include Turkey, to establish the Black Sea as a sea where attacks on commercial and civilian ships do not take place. The attacks in the Black Sea are unacceptable, Bulgaria expects solidarity from all European partners, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev, who is in Brussels participating in the summit of the European Union. #ЧерноМоре #България #Дипломация (translated)

Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that the ship "Chelsea 3" will be transported to Burgas for inspection to find evidence of the attacks in the Black Sea, and emphasized the importance of international solidarity in preventing attacks on commercial and civilian vessels. #ЧерноМоре #България #Дипломация (translated)

"Yesterday I spoke with the Prime Minister of Romania, today I am set to talk with the President, so that we can come up with a joint initiative before the EU Council to support the efforts of Bulgaria, Romania, I can also include Turkey, to establish the Black Sea as a sea where no strikes are made against commercial and civilian ships. This is the most important thing for us because this unacceptable aggression against civilian ships must stop. The Black Sea is not just a security zone; it is an extremely important strategic corridor for the delivery of food, fertilizers, energy resources, and millions of people depend on these supplies. We expect all our European partners to adopt this moratorium on stopping attacks against civilian ships," said Radev. #Черноморие #Солидарност #Дипломация (translated)

Foreign policy is a serious responsibility and should not become a competition for political dividends. We refuse to participate in such diplomacy. Peter Vitanov from "Progressive Bulgaria" urged that the topic of security should not become a tool for political confrontation. #НационалнаСигурност #Корабоплаване #ИкономическиПоследици (translated)

According to the comments of journalist Emilia Milcheva and sociologist Andrey Raychev, Bulgaria needs to be more active and cautious in its diplomacy to cope with the increasing tension and threats in the Black Sea, especially after the attacks on commercial ships. #Безопасност #България #Дипломация (translated)

"The Black Sea bottom has become a waiting room for Bulgarian diplomacy," said GERB Deputy Chairman Daniel Mitov during a briefing in parliament in connection with the latest attack on commercial vessels in Bulgaria's economic zone in the Black Sea. #ЧерноМоре #българскаДипломация #ГЕРБ (translated)

The deputy chairman of GERB, Daniel Mitov, stated that the Black Sea bottom has become a waiting room for Bulgarian diplomacy following the attack on commercial ships in Bulgaria's economic zone and called for an emergency meeting of parliament. #ЧерноМоре #българскаДипломация #ГЕРБ (translated)

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova has sent inquiries to the EU and NATO regarding the origin of the drones that attacked commercial ships in the Black Sea, and emphasizes that the security of the maritime border is key to European security. #ЧерноМоре #Сигурност #Дипломация (translated)

The author stated that the policy of concession was not yielding results. According to him, avoiding the mention of Russia, repeating the Kremlin's theses, and expecting praise from Peskov made Russia more arrogant, and it attacked two more ships closer to the Bulgarian coast. He added that just last week at the National Security Advisory Council, they requested that someone be summoned, but the publication cuts off before specifying who. #Русия #Политика #Дипломация #RU #BG (translated)