Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
16 February 2022 News
In connection with the call of the State Duma of the Russian Federation for recognition of the breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk and the verbal note received on this occasion by the Ukrainian Embassy in Sofia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs states:
- The Republic of Bulgaria invariably supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, including in its territorial waters;
- Supports Ukraine's European perspective;
- Does not recognize and condemns the illegal annexation of Crimea.
The Republic of Bulgaria condemns the aggressive actions of the Russian Federation leading to an unprecedented escalation of military tensions in Europe to the levels of the Cold War and calls for de-escalation.
Actions to recognize the independence of the so-called "Luhansk People's Republic" and "Donetsk People's Republic" are absolutely unacceptable and are tantamount to denouncing the Minsk agreements. They do not contribute to the peaceful settlement of the crisis, on the contrary - they will further increase the danger of military escalation.