The Chief Prosecutors of Bulgaria and Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Cooperation

A memorandum of understanding and cooperation between the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Bulgaria and the General Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine was signed in Kyiv by the chief prosecutors of both countries, Ivan Geshev and Andriy Kostin. This was announced by the press center of the prosecutor's office.

The parties agreed to actively cooperate in the investigation of crimes related to Russian aggression in Ukraine, in particular crimes against humanity, war crimes, crimes of aggression and genocide. Emphasis in the talks between the chief prosecutors of Bulgaria and Ukraine was placed on the need to build lasting mechanisms for partnership between the institutions.

Ivan Geshev and Andriy Kostin also discussed the creation of joint teams for the investigation of war crimes. The Prosecutor General of Ukraine stated that since the beginning of the war, over 80,000 cases of war crimes, aggression and genocide against the Ukrainian people have been registered, with over 10,000 against civilians, women and children. Charges were brought against 152 people and 32 were convicted.

Chief Prosecutor Ivan Geshev introduced his colleague to the active role of the Bulgarian Prosecutor's Office in countering the Russian military and intelligence services in Bulgaria and the Balkans. According to him, the explosive environment in the region makes the countries even more vulnerable and susceptible to malicious Russian influence.

Ivan Geshev assured his Ukrainian colleague that the Bulgarian prosecutor's office will be a strong and worthy partner so that the two countries can together successfully oppose war crimes, aggression and genocide.

"I believe that together we can successfully face any challenges and obstacles. I also believe...