site.btaUkrainian Embassy to Bulgarian Officials, Political Forces: "Don't Use Issue of War for Political Purposes"

The Embassy of Ukraine in Sofia called on all officials and all political forces in Bulgaria "to refrain from using the issue of the war for political purposes".

The Embassy's comment was posted on Facebook on Saturday.

"Ukrainians pay the most terrible price every day for stopping the aggressor.
Calls to restrict or block aid to Ukraine in practice mean incitement to support the aggressor state. Delaying or restricting the provision of necessary aid to Ukraine will not lead to peace, but to more victims and to the front line moving closer to the EU's borders," the comment reads.

"And increasing defence aid to Ukraine will help to strengthen security throughout the region, restore respect for international law and bring a just peace closer.
Ukraine is working with allies to implement President Volodymyr Zelensky's Peace Formula. Ukraine is grateful to Bulgaria, in particular to Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev, for participating in the inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland on 15-16 June," the Embassy said.

"Only through joint efforts can and must the world community force the aggressor to stop the war of aggression and restore peace. The restoration of security is only possible through common efforts," the comment says.

"Ukraine highly appreciates and is grateful to the Republic of Bulgaria, the National Assembly and the Government for the decisions taken in support of Ukraine and for all the political, financial, energy, humanitarian and defence practical assistance provided. This is a significant contribution to our joint victory, reaffirming historically friendly Ukrainian-Bulgarian relations and mutual assistance in difficult times," the post reads.

"Expressing gratitude, the Embassy of Ukraine calls for consolidation of all political forces and civil society to strengthen assistance to Ukraine for the sake of restoring sustainable peace and justice."