Bulgaria’s Reaction to the Civil War in Russia

President Radev (left) and Vice President Yotova (right)

"The situation in Russia is dynamic, the situation is scarce. We need to know the real reasons for what is happening - whether Prigozhin's goal is the overthrow of Putin, or his old quarrels with the Ministry of Defense and the struggle for supremacy at the front." President Rumen Radev said this to the media today before the start of the Wachau Forum in Austria.

"Whenever a mercenary army is formed, heavily armed and when there are criminals in it, there is always a problem with it when the war is over. And now we see that there is a problem to it even before the war is over", added the head of state.

According to him, what is happening in Russia will definitely affect the dynamics of the conflict in Ukraine. The President thinks this is no longer just an internal political problem, because potential military actions on the territory of Russia are also involved.

"Bulgaria's reaction should be to strengthen its defense capacity within NATO", Radev said.

"I hope that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in constant contact with our diplomatic representation in Moscow and is monitoring the situation. If necessary, Bulgaria must urgently take measures to withdraw the Bulgarians from there - those who wish to evacuate". This is what Vice President Iliana Yotova commented to journalists in connection with the situation in Russia.

"The situation is extremely alarming. We cannot yet predict how this will affect Bulgaria and what the development of events will be from now on, it is too early to make predictions", Yotova added.

When asked whether it is necessary to convene a National Security Advisory Council in connection with what is happening in Russia, Iliyana Yotova said that this is...

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