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Minister Teodora Genchovska: Bulgaria supports tough sanctions in response to Russian military aggression against Ukraine
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Teodora Genchovska is taking part in an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. The only item on the agenda was the Russian military invasion to Ukraine.
25 February 2022
Ukraine: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the invasion of Ukraine by armed forces of the Russian Federation
The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by armed forces of the Russian Federation.
24 February 2022
Important information for Bulgarian citizens in Ukraine
Bulgarian citizens who are on the territory of Ukraine and want to be evacuated, can contact the Situation Center Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria via email: crisis@mfa.bg . Our compatriots must provide the following information:
24 February 2022
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the current situation in Ukraine
So far, about 102 Bulgarian citizens have expressed a desire to be evacuated from Ukraine. Evacuation by land is expected to begin.
24 February 2022
There are three victims after the tragic accident in the Ionian Sea so far
Two bodies were found after the withdrawal of the Euroferry Olympia ferry to the port of Platigiali on February 23, where the Greek port authorities' rescue operation continues.
24 February 2022
Information on the current situation in Ukraine at 2.15 pm
Currently, more than 300 Bulgarian citizens have sought help for evacuation, and their calls to the Situation Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and our two diplomatic missions in Ukraine continue.
24 February 2022
Deputy Minister Petrova received the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Bulgaria
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova received the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Bulgaria Khalid bin Kamal Fakih.
23 February 2022
Deputy Minister Irena Dimitrova received the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Bulgaria
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Irena Dimitrova received the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Bulgaria Lukáš Kaucký.
22 February 2022
EU General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels
Today, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vasil Georgiev is leading the Bulgarian delegation to the regular meeting of the General Affairs Council.
22 February 2022
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the situation in eastern Ukraine and the Russian military build-up
Russia’s massive build-up of armed forces in and around Ukraine remains of grave concern. The EU urges Russia to de-escalate by a substantial withdrawal of military forces from the proximity of Ukraine’s borders.
21 February 2022