Bulgarian President: Changing the Minister of Defense in the Midst of a Military Crisis is a Risk

The replacement of the defense minister in the midst of a military crisis in the neighborhood is a risk for which the ruling coalition is responsible. This is stated in the position of President Rumen Radev. In the election of a minister, the majority should be guided by the understanding of sovereignty, professional competence and ability to defend the Bulgarian interest, the head of state added.

Bulgarian PM Wants the Resignation of the Defense Minister

Here is the complete statement:

"Dear compatriots,

In a few days, we will celebrate our national holiday. The bones of thousands of Russian and Ukrainian soldiers who fought side by side in the Russo-Turkish war of liberation and died for the freedom of Bulgaria rest on Bulgarian soil. That is why the current fratricide is especially painful for us, the Bulgarians. Nothing can justify sacrifice, destruction and great suffering. The normal person cannot forgive the sight of dead people, fleeing mothers with children, broken destinies. The people of Ukraine do not deserve such a fate. Nor the blackened families of the dead Russian soldiers.

Solidarity, vigorous and comprehensive action are needed to end this insane aggression as soon as possible. Every day of this war is a defeat for both Ukraine and Russia. Peace is not won by aggression and trampling on sovereignty.

In this regard, the presidents of the countries of Eastern Europe have come out with a general call on the EU to give Ukraine an accelerated European perspective by granting the status of a candidate country for membership negotiations. Ukraine has a right to exist and a future in a united Europe.

We must not have any illusions:...