The parties in the National Assembly failed to come up with a common position on the issue of escalating tensions from Russia to Ukraine. They met today (22 February) for lunch at today’s extraordinary sitting, but failed to reach a common text. The ruling coalition presented its declaration condemning Russia’s actions, Aktualno.com reported.
It made an impression that it was signed by “We continue the change”, “Democratic Bulgaria” and “There is such a people”, without the fourth party from the majority – BSP. In a statement to the media, the BSP for Bulgaria stated only that Vladimir Putin’s recent actions constitute a violation of international law. “We strongly condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the self-proclaimed independent states in eastern Ukraine,” reads a statement read by Hristo Ivanov.
According to the three parties, this is a gross violation of the Minsk agreements and international law. “Bulgaria unreservedly supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. We are concerned about President Putin’s statements in the speech, which call into question the very existence of Ukraine as an independent state,” the statement said.
According to her, our country will insist that the EU and NATO continue to strongly defend the principles of international law, and Bulgaria will support the planned sanctions of the European Union against Russia in coordination with the United States and Britain.
Such a decision must be taken by EU foreign ministers. “We deeply regret that Russia’s fault led to the end of the Minsk agreements, which has dramatically reduced the scope for a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
We continue to follow with concern what is happening in eastern Ukraine and hope that dialogue and diplomacy will be able to prevent further escalation of the conflict, “the PP, DB and ITN said.” We also express our full support for Ukraine’s European perspective. , completed their position.
At the same time, surprisingly, Victor Orban has spoken out in support of the EU in the upcoming sanctions against Russia.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has so far not condemned Russia’s decision to recognize the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics in eastern Ukraine, but does not intend to veto planned EU sanctions against Moscow, BTA reported.
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