Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria
07 May 2025 News
In response to the statements made by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, as featured in the documentary film "Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 years" and circulated in certain media outlets, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria issues the following statement:
The Russian Federation’s attempts to shift responsibility for the initiation of the illegal and unprovoked war in Ukraine onto other countries, including Bulgaria, are entirely unacceptable and constitute a gross distortion of the facts.
The accession of the Republic of Bulgaria to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is a sovereign decision, based on the will of Bulgarian people and on legitimate democratic processes. This decision reflects Bulgaria’s pursuit of lasting security, stability, and peace in a regional context. The strengthening of the deterrence capabilities of NATO member states is aimed at the defence of Allied territory, poses no threat to any other country, and is fully in line with international law.
Bulgaria remains firmly committed to its allied obligations within NATO and to the principles of the European Union. We will continue to defend our sovereignty, security and democratic choice, and to work towards the strengthening of the rules-based international order.