/ world today news/ “BSP‘s position is first and foremost a position for peace. Bulgaria should not be involved in military actions in Ukraine. I very much hope that the Minsk agreements will be implemented, that the situation in Ukraine will come out of its military phase. Bulgaria must have its clear and distinct place in all European actions and decisions. There must be a clear position of the Bulgarian government”, said the chairman of the BSP, Mihail Mikov, in Vidin, where he took part in an anti-war protest.
The chairman of the BSP added that the position against the war is expressed in the cities throughout the country, where people want peace, a gradual normalization of relations in which Bulgaria can develop normal cultural and commercial relations with Russia. European solidarity is needed for the losses of Bulgaria, which suffers from the sanctions against Russia and from Russia’s counter-sanctions against the EU, Mikov pointed out. When asked by a journalist what Bulgaria can do, the BSP leader explained that this can be done by clearly stating in Brussels its position of the countries of South-Eastern Europe when these issues are discussed in the European Parliament, the European Commission and the relevant councils. “We also want solidarity with the Bulgarians in Ukraine, because at the moment they are suffering and Bulgaria should be in their support,” Mikov said.
The protest in front of the regional administration in Vidin was attended by members and sympathizers of the BSP, including MP Filip Popov, representatives of the “Vidin” civic association, the Slavic Society in Bulgaria and the Russian community living in the city.
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How does the BSP plan to engage with other European Union countries to ensure that Bulgaria’s economic interests are safeguarded amidst the fallout from the military actions in Ukraine?
Guest 1: Bulgaria’s political parties and their stance on the ongoing military actions in Ukraine.
Guest 2: European Union’s role in the current conflict and its implications for Bulgaria’s economic stability.
Section 1: Mihail Mikov, Chairman of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), shares his party’s position on Bulgaria’s involvement in military actions in Ukraine and the importance of peace.
Question: As the leader of the BSP, could you elaborate on your party’s stance regarding Bulgaria’s potential involvement in military actions related to the conflict in Ukraine? Additionally, how does your party view the Minsk Agreements, and what measures do you believe should be taken to ensure their implementation?
Section 2: Mihail Mikov discusses the impact of European solidarity on Bulgaria’s losses due to sanctions and counter-sanctions.
Question: In light of Bulgaria’s economic dependence on Russia, how do you find a balance between European solidarity and maintaining trade relations with Russia? Furthermore, what steps are the BSP taking to advocate for compensation for Bulgaria’s losses due to the current geopolitical tensions?
Section 3: Bulgarian citizens’ perspectives on the war and their country’s role in the conflict.
Question: During a protest in Vidin, BSP supporters expressed their views against the war and called for peace. Could you shed more light on the general sentiment among Bulgarian citizens towards the conflict in Ukraine and their country’s pivotal role in shaping Europe’s response to it?
Section 4: Addressing the impact of the war on Bulgarians residing in Ukraine.
Question: As tensions continue to rise in Ukraine, there are concerns about the well-being of Bulgarian citizens living there. How is the BSP planning to support and protect the interests of Bulgarian nationals in Ukraine, both in terms of providing humanitarian assistance and advocating for their safety?
